Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney - Junior to Midlevel

Perkins Coie LLP; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie, US LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Junior Associate in the United States with at least 2 years of life sciences patent prosecution experience. Candidates should have an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or biotechnology and must be admitted to the USPTO.

This role covers U.S. and foreign patent office work, opinion work, due diligence, licensing, and client counseling on life sciences matters, in a highly collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of patent prosecution experience with life sciences.
• Advanced degree in biology, chemistry or biotech required; USPTO admission.
• Strong academic credentials and ability to draft and prosecute patent applications.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in US and foreign offices.
• Provide opinions, due diligence, licensing support, and litigation assistance as needed.
• Counsel clients on a range of life sciences patent matters.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Life sciences clients

Education

Advanced degree in biology/chemistry/biotechnology

Job description

Job Description:

One of Fortune's Best Places to Work, Ashurst Perkins Coie, US LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Junior Associate in multiple offices. We have created a firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients and mutual respect.

We are seeking an associate with at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience working with life sciences clients. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications and an advanced degree in a biology, chemistry or a biotechnical discipline. The position will entail U.S. and foreign patent office practice as well as opinion work, due diligence, licensing, litigation support, and client counseling on a variety of life sciences focused projects. Candidates must be admitted to the USPTO.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly supportive working environment while handling sophisticated matters at both a local and a national level.

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This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

Annual Compensation Range: $235,000 to 365,000

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

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