McKool Smith
Intellectual Property Associate (Mid-Level)
Salary
Estimated · medium confidence≈ $225k–$300ka year
Basis: Median of 18 ranges posted for mid-level patent attorney roles by 17 law firms, adjusted to Dallas pay.
The employer did not post a figure. Estimates come from ranges other employers posted for similar roles, the Big Law class-year scale, H-1B wage filings (U.S. Department of Labor) and BLS pay data for the city.
What the posting asks for
USPTO registration: preferred
“Membership in the Patent Bar is preferred.”
Degree: electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering (preferred)
“Preferred educational background includes undergraduate degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or an equivalent degree.”
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The posting
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McKool Smith’s Intellectual Property practice group is looking for outstanding mid-level patent litigation lawyers with experience before U.S. district courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission, or the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Preferred educational background includes undergraduate degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or an equivalent degree. Membership in the Patent Bar is preferred. We are hiring for our Dallas, Austin, and New York offices.
- Posted
- April 17, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last verified
- October 28, 2026
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