Philadelphia - Intellectual Property - Life Sciences (Biotechnology) - Junior/Midlevel Associate

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Philadelphia seeks a junior to midlevel associate with 1–5 years of patent prosecution experience in biotechnology. A Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline is required.

The candidate must have USPTO bar membership and prepare for and pass the patent bar within the first 12 months of employment. The successful applicant will be an active bar member in the state where the Morgan Lewis office is located and possess excellent academics, research, writing, communication,

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of patent prosecution experience in biotechnology.
• Ph.D. in life sciences is required.
• USPTO bar membership is required.
• Must prepare for, take, and pass the patent bar within 12 months of hire.
• Active bar membership in the Morgan Lewis office state is required.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Strong writing

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Ph.D. in Life Sciences

Job description

Seeking a junior to midlevel associate with 1-5 years of patent prosecution experience in a biotechnology practice. A Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline is required.

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. The successful applicant must have excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and is required to be an active member of the bar in the state of the Morgan Lewis office for which they are applying.

Morgan Lewis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, if any, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.