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Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2027

Pay scale: $235000- $365000


Job Overview


A law firm seeks a Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney in New York City, NY. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patent prosecution, particularly in the life sciences sector.


Duties


  • Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications.
  • Conduct opinion work and due diligence.
  • Provide litigation support and client counseling.
  • Engage in licensing and other life sciences projects.


Requirements


  • Minimum of 2 years of patent prosecution experience.
  • Admitted to the USPTO.
  • Experience with life sciences clients preferred.


Education


  • Advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or a biotechnical discipline.


Certifications


  • USPTO admission.


Skills


  • Strong academic credentials.
  • Excellent drafting and prosecuting skills.


Benefits


  • Annual discretionary bonus.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Personal medical and parental leave.
  • Up to ten paid holidays.
  • Family care benefits.


This firm has provided high-value legal services to company and industry leaders as well as public and non-profit organizations for decades. The firm has an international presence, with practice areas including corporate and commercial litigation, intellectual property, and general regulatory advice. The firm's commitment to advancing diversity and inclusivity within the firm and communities guides its recruitment strategy and policy, as evidenced in its diversified workforce and equal opportunities it offers to all employees. The firm has actively supported LGBTQ communities, lawyers with disabilities, and lawyers of color through various resource groups. The firm employs brilliant entry-level and lateral staff and provides professional development training and mentorship programs, with a highly competitive pay package and other bonuses.


This opportunity is being presented by BCG Attorney Search, a legal recruiting firm focused exclusively on placing attorneys in permanent positions with law firms.


Since 2000, BCG Attorney Search has helped thousands of attorneys advance their careers at law firms ranging from specialized boutiques to major firms. Our recruiters combine direct relationships with law firms, detailed market research, and an extensive record of prior placements to identify where an attorney’s experience is most likely to be valued.


We help attorneys understand their marketability, identify suitable firms, approach opportunities strategically and confidentially, prepare for interviews, and evaluate offers in light of their long-term career objectives.


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Job ID: 436983

Salary : $235,000 - $365,000

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