200k to 325k

Job Description

Position: Intellectual Property (IP) / Life Sciences Associate Attorney
The position is open to candidates across the country, and preference for office location can be specified during the application process.

IMPORTANT: Sole practitioners will not work, and candidates *must have an experience in Am Law 200*

• Compensation and Benefits:
  Base salary range: $200,000 to $325,000 annually
  Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors.
  Full-time employees may enjoy additional benefits, including discretionary bonuses, health insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick leave, and access to an employee assistance program.
  Voluntary programs encompass accident insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, long-term care, critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance.
  Commuter and Transit programs may also be accessible in specific markets.

Qualifications

• The firm is in search of a junior to mid-level patent associate for its Intellectual Property group. The position is open to candidates across the country, and preference for office location can be specified during the application process.
• The ideal candidate should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in life sciences, including evaluating patent portfolios, conducting due diligence investigations, drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and managing patent portfolios.
• Applicants must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, with a strong background in scientific fields relevant to biotechnology. Bar admission in the state of residence is a requirement, and an advanced degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or Immunology is desired.
• Prior experience in a law firm setting is mandatory. Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills are essential, and candidates with leadership abilities and a comfort level in direct client interactions are preferred.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills are essential, and candidates with leadership abilities and a comfort level in direct client interactions are preferred.

Why is This a Great Opportunity