Associate

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Burns & Levinson LLP is seeking a talented individual to join their Intellectual Property Group in the Boston office as a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent, Technical Specialist, or Associate. This position offers competitive salary and benefits in a great working environment.

The ideal candidate for this role should have:

• 2-5 years of experience in a law firm setting, with experience in preparing patentability reports, prosecuting patent applications, and conducting due diligence including freedom-to-operate studies;
• An advanced degree in a biological science, with a . strongly preferred;
• Excellent academic credentials and communication skills;
• Registration with the . Patent Office;
• MA bar membership for Associate candidates.

At Burns & Levinson, attorneys, patent agents, and technical specialists are supported in developing their legal careers and are provided a unique experience. Associates, patent agents, and technical specialists are given significant responsibilities and the opportunity to work directly with clients. Open communication is encouraged and lateral associates, patent agents, and technical specialists are quickly given mentors.

Burns & Levinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

## Patent Prosecution Patent Agent, Tech Spec or Associate - Biology at Burns & Levinson LLP
Burns & Levinson LLP is seeking a Registered . Patent Agent, Technical Specialist, or a Patent-Barred Associate to join their Intellectual Property Group in the Firm’s Boston Office. The ideal candidate should have 2-5 years of experience in a law firm setting, an advanced degree in a biological science, with a . strongly preferred, excellent academic credentials and communication skills, registration with the . Patent Office, and MA bar membership for Associate candidates.

The successful candidate will be provided with a unique experience that will result in hands-on practice and the opportunity to work directly with clients. Associates, patent agents, and technical specialists are quickly given significant responsibilities and work directly with talented partners and peers who serve as mentors. Open communication is encouraged and lateral associates, patent agents, and technical specialists are quickly given mentors.

The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package in a great working environment.

## Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the Patent Prosecution Patent Agent, Tech Spec, or Associate include:

• Preparing patentability reports;
• Prosecution of patent applications;
• Conducting due diligence including freedom-to-operate studies;
• Working directly with clients;
• Receiving mentorship from partners and peers;
• Participating in open communication.

## Qualifications
The ideal candidate for the Patent Prosecution Patent Agent, Tech Spec, or Associate role should have:

• 2-5 years of experience in a law firm setting;
• An advanced degree in a biological science, with a . strongly preferred;
• Excellent academic credentials and communication skills;
• Registration with the . Patent Office;
• MA bar membership for Associate candidates.

## Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package in a great working environment.

Burns & Levinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Registered U.S. Patent Agent

Competitive salary and benefits package

Preparing patentability reports, preparing prosecuting patent applications, due diligence, freedom-to-operate studies, small molecule therapeutics and immunotherapies, molecular diagnostics

Ph.D. preferred

Qualification and Experience Advanced degree in a biological science, Ph.D. preferred

Legal