Patent Associate- Software & Electronics- (Junior, Mid, Senior) - Boston

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has a dynamic full-time employment opportunity for a Junior, Mid-level, or Senior Patent Agent to be resident in the Boston office or work remotely supporting our Boston office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100. The associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country, including interacting with GT attorneys across our global platform.

The candidate will provide patent prosecution services in software and electronics IP across an array of industries. Familiarity with software and electronics is required, and experience with health and medicine is a plus. Candidates should have at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or an equivalent discipline. Candidates should be familiar with all aspects of U.S. and foreign patent prosecution. Prior firm experience and registration with the USPTO is required. Industry work experience is a plus, and experience with patent litigation is a plus.

Patent agents with at least one year of experience will be considered.

Candidates must have: an excellent academic record, superior organizational and communication skills (written and oral), a demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service, and a creative and strategic approach to prosecution.

Candidates must be registered for practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office or eligible for such registration.

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, academic transcripts (unofficial transcript is acceptable) and at least one writing sample showing recent work with software, computer hardware, or AI.

Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal; for access, contact Amanda Lonergan.

The expected pay range for this position is:
Associate: $225,000 - $365,000 per year
Patent Agent: $150,000 to $185,000 per year

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis. ​

About Us

Global scale with street smarts

With 51 locations, Greenberg Traurig's global network provides the platform clients need to operate in today's legal marketplace. Our team is recognized by rankings in current Chambers & Partners Guides in jurisdictions and practices around the world, based on thousands of interviews with practicing lawyers and clients. In addition, Greenberg Traurig is proud to have more lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America than any other law firm, a position we have held since 2008.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Fraudulent Job Ads

Greenberg Traurig (GT) is committed to ensuring a safe and transparent recruitment process. Please be advised of the following:

• Official Job Listings: All legitimate job opportunities with GT are posted here on our official website. GT job advertisements found outside our verified accounts with Lateral Hub, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed should be treated with caution.

• No Fees Required: GT will never ask for payment for work equipment or network access. Also, there are no application fees. We do not ask for bank information or any form of monetary or financial compensation during the recruitment process. All job offers will be preceded by an interview with our hiring team.

• Verified Communication Only: While all official communications will come from a GT email address associated with GT’s domain (e.g., @gtlaw.com), we recognize that it is easy to spoof such communications to make them look like they are coming from GT. Therefore: before responding to an email purportedly from GT, contact your GT Recruiting Contact by phone to verify that the email is valid. Also, please verify the GT office address on our website before attending an interview.

We encourage all applicants to remain vigilant and exercise caution during the application process. If you encounter or suspect a fraudulent job posting or an individual falsely claiming to represent GT, please report it immediately to HRRecruit@gtlaw.com.

Thank you for your diligence and for your interest in joining Greenberg Traurig.

Firm History

From our humble beginnings in 1967 in South Florida, our focus has never been changed: serve clients better. Learn More

Engagement, Culture & Opportunity

Engagement, Culture & Opportunity

Since 1967, we’ve built our firm by welcoming attorneys and professionals from all backgrounds who share our drive and commitment to excellence. GT thrives on the passion and drive of our people, emphasizing merit, innovation, belonging, and collaboration first. This commitment has been at the center of our story since our founding and has been essential to our and our client’s success.

Learn More

Awards & Accolades

We are thankful for the trust our clients place in us and we are proud of being recognized for the service we provide. Learn More

Reasonable Accommodation