Patent Prosecution & Litigation Associate

• Electrical Engineering & Software
• Multiple Offices Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP $225,000
• $280,000 life insurance, 401(k) United States, North Carolina, Winston-Salem 1 West 4th Street (Show on map) Aug 17, 2026 Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP seeks a mid-to-senior-level Associate in any office to join the Patent Prosecution & Litigation Practice Group on the Electrical Engineering & Software Team.

Qualifications Candidates must have IP experience with drafting and patent prosecution and a background in computer science, electrical engineering, or similar Experience with AI/machine learning, software design and development, semiconductors, and medical devices is a plus Candidates will have between 4 to 7 years of experience Must be licensed to practice law or can become licensed as soon as possible in the state in which they will work Must be a member of the USPTO Candidates must have outstanding written and oral communication skills, excellent academic credentials, and strong organizational and analytical abilities Womble Bond Dickinson is committed to leadership in attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals. Please apply through our online portal and submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. We will review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you if there is interest in moving forward with your candidacy. Direct inquiries regarding this opportunity to Christy Hunter (Christy.

Hunter@wbd-us.com). Womble Bond Dickinson offers competitive compensation and in addition, we offer a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and Paid Days Off "PDO"/Vacation. A discretionary bonus may be available based on performance. Candidates are not required to submit age-related information and may redact any personally identifiable information on their application materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. This position does not have a fixed deadline. The posting will remain open until the position is filled and all necessary due diligence has been completed for the selected candidate. Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles County applicants:

Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to firm policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations. The national average salary range for this role is $225,000

• $280,000.

Starting salary will be determined based on location, qualifications, and experience. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.