Seattle - Intellectual Property - Life Sciences - Midlevel Associate

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick time

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Annual discretionary bonus

Vacation days

Job summary

A leading law firm in Seattle is seeking a midlevel associate with 1-5 years of patent prosecution experience in biotechnology. Candidates should have an advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., in a life sciences technology area, and must be a member of the patent bar. The role includes preparing for the patent bar exam within the first year of joining. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays, sick leave, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• One to five years of patent prosecution experience in a biotechnology practice.
• Advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., in a life sciences technology area.
• Patent bar membership (USPTO Registration Number) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and take the patent bar exam within the first 12 months.
• Engage in patent prosecution work.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Biotechnology practice

Advanced degree in life sciences

Patent bar membership

Education

Ph.D. in life sciences technology area

Job description

Seattle - Intellectual Property - Life Sciences - Midlevel Associate

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

United States, Washington, Seattle

Mar 02, 2026

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 Washington State, the salary wage range for this job posting is as follows:

• Summer Associate: $4,326 weekly salary
• Junior Associate: $225,000 - $260,000
• Mid‑Level Associate: $310,000-$390,000

The base salary 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 wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Subject to the terms and conditions of the firm's policy, applicants who receive an offer immediately following the completion of a judicial clerkship will be eligible for a clerkship bonus. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in: a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may utilize the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, HealthAdvocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Employees will also receive: 9 paid holidays per calendar year, 2 personal days per year, up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year. Eligible employees may also take up to five days off for bereavement leave, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy. 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.