Description:
The Position:A Full-Service Law Firm is seeking a Junior to Midlevel Associate or Patent Agent to join the Life Sciences subgroup of the Intellectual Property practice group. This position will work out of one of our Chicago, Salt Lake City, Wisconsin, or North Carolina offices. The Agent or Associate must have 2+ years of patent prosecution experience at a firm or in-house, and the ability to draft patent applications is a must. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. Admission to the USPTO is preferred. The candidate must excel in a team environment and be a highly-motivated self-starter with excellent business judgment, the ability to communicate clearly with clients, and the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Job Requirements:
Bring Your Best
Knowledge Base & Education:
- At least 2 years of in-house or law firm patent prosecution experience
- Experience drafting patent applications is required
- Degree in Chemical Engineering (B.S.), Chemistry (Ph.D.), Organic Chemistry (Ph.D.), or Molecular Biology (Ph.D.)
- Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Excellent academic credentials
- Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
- Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm
Communication:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion
- Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
- Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor
- Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment
Other:
- Valid authorization to work in the U.S.
