Orange County - Intellectual Property - Life Sciences - Midlevel Associate

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Paid time off

Sick time

401(k)

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a midlevel associate in Costa Mesa specialized in intellectual property, particularly patent prosecution related to biotechnology. Candidates should have 1-5 years of relevant experience and possess an advanced degree, ideally a Ph.D. Additionally, applicants must have patent bar membership or commit to passing the patent bar exam within a year of employment. This position offers a salary range of $225,000 to $435,000 depending on experience and other factors.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of patent prosecution experience in a biotechnology practice.
• Patent bar membership (USPTO Registration Number) is mandatory.
• Must prepare for and pass the patent bar exam within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for, take, and pass the patent bar exam.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Biotechnology practice

Education

Ph.D. in life sciences technology area

Job description

Orange County - Intellectual Property - Life Sciences - Midlevel Associate

parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 401(k)

Seeking midlevel associate with one to five years of patent prosecution experience in a biotechnology practice, along with an advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., in a life sciences technology area. Patent bar membership (USPTO Registration Number) is required. It is required that you prepare for, take, and pass the patent bar exam either prior to you joining the firm or during your first 12 months from the date of hire.

Morgan Lewis is accepting submissions from search firms for this position.

For positions in California, the salary wage range for this job posting is $225,000 to $435,000.

The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.