Patent Agent or Associate – Seattle
The Intellectual Property Department in the Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine is seeking a patent agent or associate with more than one year experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The position will require development of a broad IP practice and, while the position will focus on preparation and prosecution of patent applications, it will also include counseling clients on a wide variety of IP issues.

Only candidates with a CS or BSEE degree (or equivalent industry experience) and admitted to practice before the USPTO as a patent attorney or agent should apply.

Please upload a cover letter addressed to Kathleen Shaw and include a resume, transcript(s) and writing sample to: http://www.dwt.com/Patent-Agent-Associate-Lateral-Lawyers/

Staff Attorney - Litigation - Part-Time
The Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a part-time staff attorney to join its Litigation Practice Group. This position will be supporting the commercial litigation practice group associated with mortgage related matters.

Primary duties include drafting pleadings, correspondence, motions to dismiss, etc., associated with mortgage related litigation. Additionally, the attorney will be responsible for arguing motions in state and federal court; interacting with opposing counsel and clients on a regular basis; researching relevant authorities; and tracking case deadlines.

Position requirements include JD degree; active, in good standing, membership in the Washington State Bar; a minimum of three years' experience in a commercial litigation practice; strong legal writing skills -- compelling brief writing is essential; ability to meet deadlines, particularly for reply briefs with 2-3 day turnaround times; familiarity with the Washington Deed of Trust Act, Uniform Commercial Code, Consumer Protection Act, (Truth in Lending Act knowledge a plus, though not required); excellent academic credentials and references; and the ability to work independently.

To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Kathleen Shaw, Lateral Attorney Recruitment Manager; resume; copy of law school transcript; and a brief writing sample to: http://www.dwt.com/Staff-Litigation-Associate---Part-Time-Lateral-Lawyers/

Patent Litigation Associate - Jr. to Mid-Level - San Francisco or Seattle
Davis Wright Tremaine’s San Francisco office seeks a Patent Litigation Associate attorney with a minimum of 2 years' experience to join our growing Intellectual Property Litigation group.  Qualified applicants will have a background in computer science and electrical engineering or significant experience with patent litigation involving computer software / hardware.

Qualified candidates must have a JD and active, in good standing, membership in the California State Bar.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, references, academic credentials and enthusiasm for patent litigation are required.

Applicants interested in the Seattle office that have a JD and active, in good standing, membership in the Washington State Bar will also be considered.
To apply, please upload your cover letter addressed to Kathleen Shaw, Lateral Attorney Recruiting Manager, indicating which office you are applying for; resume; copy of your law school transcript; and a brief writing sample: http://www.dwt.com/Patent-Litigation-Associate---Mid-Level---Seattle-or-San-Francisco-Lateral-Lawyers/