Life Sciences Patent Agent

Steptoe LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Dependent care

Healthcare flexible spending accounts

401K Plan

Profit-Sharing

Holidays

Paid Time-Off

Robust Wellness Program

Job summary

A prominent law firm in New York is seeking a Patent Agent to join their Intellectual Property Group. The role involves working with clients on invention identification, assisting attorneys with patent applications, and conducting patent searches. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. in organic chemistry, molecular biology, or cellular biology and exhibit strong analytical, organizational, and writing skills. The anticipated salary range for this position is $145,000-$215,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials required.
• Outstanding analytical, organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to identify inventions.
• Assist attorneys in preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
• Assist in patent searching and patent analysis.
• Provide technical assistance to attorneys in IP transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Ph.D. in organic chemistry

Ph.D. in molecular biology

Ph.D. in cellular biology

Job description

Steptoe LLP seeks a Patent Agent to join our Intellectual Property (“IP”) Group, preferably in our New York office.

Duties include working with clients to identify inventions, assisting attorneys in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, assisting attorneys in patent searching and patent analysis, and providing technical assistance to attorneys in IP transactions. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding analytical, organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills are required. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. in organic chemistry, molecular biology, or cellular biology.

In addition to the application, please attach the following materials: Resume, Undergraduate Transcript, Graduate Transcript, Writing Sample, and Cover Letter.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $145,000-$215,000. The actual base salary offered will be dependent upon the applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as other job-related factors, including but not limited to, relevant skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, geographic location.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• Dependent care
• Health care flexible spending accounts
• 401K Plan
• Profit-Sharing
• Holidays
• Paid Time-Off
• Robust Wellness Program

Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes.