H1: Senior Chemical Patent Agent – Join Law Firm's Intellectual Property Department
H2: Seeking Experienced Patent Agent in Chemistry or Related Field
**Members Only**, a top national law firm, is seeking a Senior Chemical Patent Agent with 6+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution to join their Intellectual Property Department. The position is open to candidates in any of the firm's US offices.
Job Title: Senior Chemical Patent Agent
Salary: $225,000 - $275,000 (Depending on Experience and Location)
Job Responsibilities:
• Draft and prosecute domestic and international patent applications
• Prepare patent opinions in chemistry, organic chemistry, small molecule chemistry, or similar technology
• Respond to Office Actions issued by the USPTO
Requirements:
• PhD in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or related field
• Strong patent prosecution skills
• Registered to practice before the USPTO
• Am Law 100 experience preferred
Benefits:
• Comprehensive benefit program including Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k) Retirement, Disability and Life insurance, Adoption Assistance, and Backup Care for Dependents
• Salary range for California applicants: $225,000 - $275,000 (Pursuant to CA Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act)
• Salary range for Chicago applicants: $225,000 - $275,000 (Pursuant to Illinois Equity Pay Act)
• Salary range for Denver applicants: $225,000 - $275,000 (Pursuant to Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act)
• Salary range for New York applicants: $225,000 - $275,000 (Pursuant to New York City Human Rights Law)
• Salary range for Washington DC applicants: $225,000 - $275,000 (Pursuant to Washington DC Pay Transparency Law)
Application Process:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), writing sample, and cover letter indicating office location preference
• Search firm submissions will not be accepted for this position
Law Firm Culture:
• Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
• Diversity and inclusion are valued and encouraged
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition
• For California applicants, consideration will be given to qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to local ordinances.
