Legal Staff Technical Specialist (Patent Agent) in Houston, TX

Law Firm

Houston, TX

Legal Staff Technical Specialist (Patent Agent) in Houston, TX

Legal Staff

Min 6 yrs required

No

Senior Chemical Patent Agent – Join the Pre-eminent Intellectual Property Department at a Leading Law Firm

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking a highly experienced patent agent with a to join our national Intellectual Property Department’s Chemical, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Practice Group. We are open to filling the position in any of our US offices.

Salary Information:
- Pursuant to the CA Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act, the expected salary range for this position is between $225,000 - $275,000.
- For applicants in Chicago, Denver, New York, and Washington DC, the expected salary range is also between $225,000 - $275,000.

Job Title:
- Senior Chemical Patent Agent

Experience:
- Minimum 6 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience in a law firm setting.
- Strong patent prosecution skills.

Practice Area:
- Intellectual Property-CBPPG (Chemical, Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical Practice Group)

Date Posted:
- Apr 03, 2025

Application Deadline:
- Jun 30, 2025

Location:
- Any of our US offices

Responsibilities:
- Drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications specifically in chemistry, organic chemistry, small molecule chemistry, or a similar technology.
- Preparing patent opinions.
- Preparing responses to Office Actions issued by the USPTO.

Requirements:
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- Strong academic background.
- Registered to practice before the USPTO.

Ideal Candidate:
- Immediately transferable skills.
- Strong legal writing and research skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Am Law 100 experience preferred.

Benefits:
- Paid Time Off.
- Paid Holidays.
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement.
- Disability and Life insurance.
- Adoption Assistance.
- Backup Care for Dependents.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

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