Steptoe LLP, seeks a Intellectual Property Patent Agent, Biotechnology to join our Intellectual Property ("IP") Group in the New York office.Duties include working with clients to identify inventions, assisting attorneys in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, assisting attorneys in patent searching and patent analysis, and providing technical assistance to attorneys in IP litigation and IP transaction.Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal and writing skills, are required.Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, or pharmacology.

Candidates must have strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills. We are looking for candidates who can and want to assume immediate responsibility and who are willing to work as an integral part of a high performing and collaborative team. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment that offers training and mentorship. Expected patent agent salary is $140,000 - $210,000, depending on experience.

Steptoe is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. We strongly encourage qualified women, minorities, Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community to apply.