Job Title:
Patent Associate – Life Sciences
Job Responsibilities:
The Patent Associate in the Life Sciences division is responsible for handling patent prosecution matters within the law firm. The associate will engage in counseling and prosecution activities related to patents and innovations. The role requires a deep understanding of patent laws and the ability to apply this knowledge to various biological and chemical disciplines. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing patent prosecution tasks within the law firm.
- Providing expert advice on patents and innovations to clients.
- Engaging in legal counseling and prosecution focused on life sciences.
- Collaborating with clients to understand and protect their intellectual property.
- Drafting and reviewing patent applications and related legal documents.
- Conducting thorough research to support patent applications and legal advice.
- Staying updated with the latest developments in patent law and life sciences.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must possess an advanced degree in one of the specified fields, such as cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, bioengineering, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, biophysics, or digital health-focused disciplines. A background with 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm setting is required. Additionally, candidates must be members of the patent bar. Prior experience as a patent agent is preferred. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, alongside superior academic credentials, are essential for this role.
Salary Information:
The salary range for the Patent Associate position is $225,000 to $310,000, depending on the candidate's year classification. The compensation package may include discretionary merit bonuses.
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Monthly wellness reimbursements.
- 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling.
- Healthcare coverage for employees and their spouses/domestic partners and children up to age 26.
- Family-building benefits, including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing options.
- Paid parental leave and parenting support concierge services.
- Telemedicine services and a resource group for parents and caregivers.
- Career coaching for working parents, alongside in-home and center-based back-up childcare options.
- Tutoring and college coaching services for older children.
- Health Savings Accounts with contributions from the firm.
- Flexible spending accounts and a 401(k) retirement plan.
- Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance options.
- Short and long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, hospitalization, accident, and ID theft protection insurance options.
- Voluntary pet insurance and Medicare consulting services.
- Coverage for firm-paid Continuing Legal Education (CLE), bar review fees, and bar dues.
This role offers an opportunity for professionals with a background in life sciences and patent law to leverage their expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment within the law firm.
