Intellectual Property Specialist - Houston
Direct CounselHouston, Texas, United States
Posted October 31, 2025
85000 - 115000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Specialist to support its Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Practice Group.
Requirements
- 5+ years of intellectual property experience supporting high-volume hard science portfolios
- Thorough understanding of USPTO, PCT, and international patent rules and procedures
- Experience with CPi docketing software preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe)
- Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits