Associate - Biotech/Life Sciences

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks an Associate specializing in Biotech/Life Sciences to join our patent team. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, balancing in-office collaboration with remote work as needed.

Ideal candidates have a law degree from an ABA-accredited school, USPTO registration, and 1+ year of biotech patent prosecution experience, with preference for candidates holding a Ph.D. or advanced biotech degree.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school required.
• Bar admission in at least one state.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• 1+ year biotech patent prosecution experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute biotechnology patent applications.
• Conduct examiner interviews and manage patent prosecution tasks.
• Arrange and conduct patentability, state-of-the-art, infringement searches.
• Prepare patentability opinions.

Skills

Biotech patent prosecution

Strong academic credentials

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Registered to practice before USPTO

Tools

USPTO registration

Job description

Job Overview A law firm seeks an Associate specializing in Biotech/Life Sciences for its Washington, DC office. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining in-office and remote work as needed.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute biotechnology-related patent applications.
• Conduct examiner interviews and manage patent prosecution tasks.
• Arrange and conduct patentability, state-of-the-art, infringement, and validity searches.
• Prepare patentability opinions.

Requirements

• Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to at least one state bar.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• One or more years of recent patent prosecution experience in biotechnology.

Education

• Advanced degree (Ph.D.) preferred in genetics, immunology, cell biology, proteomics, virology, bacteriology, or molecular biology.

Certifications

• Registered to practice before the USPTO.

Skills

• Strong academic credentials.

Benefits

• Hybrid remote work arrangement available.