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Charlotte office of an AmLaw firm seeks junior to mid-level intellectual property associate attorney with 2+ years of experience. The candidate should have an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering. Prior patent preparation and prosecution experience is preferred. Must be eligible to sit for the Patent Bar Exam; and North Carolina Bar admission is preferred. Legal

The candidate should have excellent academic credentials and strong writing, analytical, and communications skills.

This Vault ranked firm promotes high level work, commitment to pro bono work, and great colleagues and clients. The firm provides creative solutions to complex legal and business problems while offering value-added service to its clients. Amongst its hallmarks are flexibility, practical business sense, and tireless advocacy. The firm is large enough to ensure promptness of service, yet personal enough to maintain the established reputation for individual attention. The firm values relationships, collaboration, thinking ahead, leadership within the profession, and helping those in need through pro bono and community service.

IP - Patent - Chemistry

Full-Time

Boston office of an AmLaw firm seeks intellectual property associate attorney preferably with 1-3 years of experience. The candidate will work directly with attorneys and patent agents on IP matters for leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Primary responsibilities include patent preparation and prosecution, patentability and freedom-to-operate analysis, opinion and due diligence projects, and client counseling. Will receive mentoring and training in the practice of intellectual property law. Should have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in molecular cell biology, immunology, biochemistry or relevant biological science. Prior patent preparation and prosecution experience is required. Massachusetts Bar admission is preferred. Legal

The candidate should have strong communication, writing, analytical and organizational skills.

This Vault ranked firm promotes high level work, commitment to pro bono work, and great colleagues and clients. The firm provides creative solutions to complex legal and business problems while offering value-added service to its clients. Amongst its hallmarks are flexibility, practical business sense, and tireless advocacy. The firm is large enough to ensure promptness of service, yet personal enough to maintain the established reputation for individual attention. The firm values relationships, collaboration, thinking ahead, leadership within the profession, and helping those in need through pro bono and community service.

IP - Patent - Molecular Biology, IP - Patent - Medicine, IP - Patent - Biotechnology, IP - Patent - Biochemistry

Full-Time

San Francisco office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level chemistry prosecution associate attorney with 3-5 years of in-house patent prosecution experience. The candidate will handle a variety of patent projects, including patent drafting, prosecution, opinions, due diligence, reexaminations, and advising clients on issues relating to patent portfolio management and licensing. Should preferably have background in organic chemistry. Must have a strong educational background, including a M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry, or suitable laboratory experience. Admission to the California Bar (or ability to sit for it) is required. USPTO admission is preferred. Legal

The candidate must be detail oriented and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Should have JD degree.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

IP - Patent - Organic chemistry, IP - Patent - Chemistry

Full-Time

Menlo Park office of an AmLaw firm seeks intellectual property prosecution associate attorney with 3+ years of experience. The candidate should preferably have a Ph.D. or Master's Degree in molecular biology, immunology, chemistry, organic chemistry, or other relevant life science area relevant to the pharmaceutical industry. Experience developing invalidity and non-infringement positions for pharmaceutical patents is essential. Experience performing freedom to operate analyses is needed. Must be admitted to practice in California. Legal

The candidate should have excellent analytical skills, writing skills and academic record.

Ranked as a Vault Law 100 international law firm, attorneys at this firm win by understanding their client's business, investing in their success, and by putting their interest ahead of their own. Associates boast working with brilliant attorneys, who are easy to work with, as well as having the opportunity for exciting, substantive legal work. The firm partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers, and shape markets. The attorneys at this firm bring their personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for their clients and the people they serve. Associate remark the firm is invested in their career destination and want to see the associates? career blossom. There is an opportunity to really grow, and the partners at the firm mentor associates and ?really care.? The happiness factor is one of the firm?s top priorities. As one associate put it, ?the firm is energized and it is an exciting place to be.? The firms boasts a tightly-woven network of legal thought leaders who marry their passion for business with a deep, focused understanding of the law. Through their pro bono legal services, volunteer services, and charitable giving, lawyers at this firm are committed to giving back. This firm has been nationally ranked in 33 practice areas by US News.

IP - Patent - Pharmacology, IP - Patent - Organic chemistry, IP - Patent - Molecular Biology, IP - Patent - Chemistry

Full-Time

Philadelphia office of an AmLaw firm seeks IP biotechnology patent associate with 2-6 years of experience. The candidate should have an advanced degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmacology, and/or life sciences. Should have experience in drafting and prosecuting biotechnology patent applications. Must have admission to one State Bar and should ideally be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Must have a Ph.D. or graduate degree in life sciences. Should have experience in drafting and prosecuting biotechnology patent applications. Legal

The candidate should have superior academic credentials. Must possess excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here raves about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.

IP - Patent - Pharmacology, IP - Patent - Biotechnology, IP - Patent - Biology, IP - Patent - Biochemistry

Full-Time

Boston office of an AmLaw firm seeks IP attorney with 2-6 years of experience in drafting and prosecuting biotechnology patent applications. The candidate should have an advanced degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmacology, and/or life sciences. In addition to admission to one State Bar, candidate should be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Legal

Dare we say that this mid-sized Boston firm is fun? But truthfully, it is. A full service firm with modest but comfortable offices has some of the most interesting attorneys around. With impressive achievement both inside and outside of the office, these attorneys excel at young ages. For instance, one young lawyer is taking a leadership role in a Boston CLE program. Another is heading a prominent and fun community program. And, importantly, both are valued by the leadership of the firm for their contributions. Interesting clientele have followed, including notable sports teams and Fortune 500s. We believe the best practice areas are bankruptcy and creditor's rights and construction, which will continue to be busy over the next several months and years.

IP - Patent - Medicine, IP - Patent - Biotechnology, IP - Patent - Biology, IP - Patent - Biochemistry

Full-Time

Wilmington office of our client seeks IP biotechnology patent associate with 2-6 years of experience. The candidate should have an advanced degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmacology, and/or life sciences. Should have experience in drafting and prosecuting biotechnology patent applications. Must have admission to one State Bar and should ideally be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Must have a Ph.D. or graduate degree in life sciences. Should have experience in drafting and prosecuting biotechnology patent applications. Legal

The candidate should have superior academic credentials. Must possess excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here raves about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.

IP - Patent - Pharmacology, IP - Patent - Biotechnology, IP - Patent - Biology, IP - Patent - Biochemistry

Full-Time

Charlotte office of an AmLaw firm seeks intellectual property associate attorney with 1-4 years of experience in life sciences and chemical work (litigation, transactional, prosecution). The candidate must have a degree in the sciences (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.), and have passed (or are eligible for) the patent Bar. Legal

The candidate should have strong law school academic credentials.

The North Carolina law office opened twenty years ago. There are twenty-three qualified attorneys employed at the North Carolina law office. The legal practice concentrates on five core practice groups. Disciplines consist of finance, corporate-securities, tax controversy-transactions, real estate, and litigation. A few notable clients include top financial institutions, major public-private corporations, and persons with net investable assets.

IP - Patent - Life Science General, IP - Patent - Chemistry

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks junior ip associate attorney with 2-4 years of experience. The candidate will provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys. Will provide thorough factual and legal research and analysis in pleadings, memoranda, and other written documents. Draft pleadings and other case documents. Attend hearings and other case-related events. Assist in the preparation of taking and defending depositions. Working with technical experts to prepare reports and declarations. Manage matters from commencement to final resolution. Competently and professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys and Complete tasks efficiently. Should preferably have a biological or ‎chemical science background, preferably with an advanced degree. Significant case management experience, preferably including involvement with joint defense groups is preferred. Some Hatch-Waxman litigation experience is plus. Must have familiarity with and ability to prepare basic pleadings and other patent infringement litigation-related documents. Familiarity with applicable procedural rules and practices is required. Must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Illinois. Legal

The candidate should have Juris Doctor degree. Should preferably have strong writing and oral communication skills, and an ability to learn new substantive legal topics as needed. Knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is preferred. Knowledge of the patent statutes, sections of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act relating to drug products, and corresponding regulations. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required. Must have ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines. Strong organization and matter management skills is needed. Ability to work professionally and effectively with Clients, Partners, Associate, and Support Staff is required. Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team is essential. Clear and effective drafting skills required. Exceptional case management skills required.

This is a full-service, large law firm with local, regional, and national clients, ranging from Fortune 500 corporations and privately held companies, to startups and individual entrepreneurs. The firm has developed a broad national practice in areas such as litigation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, intellectual property, corporate and securities, tax, finance, creditors' rights, employment, environmental, estate planning, probate and family law, governmental affairs and health care. The firm has offices in the suburbs of Chicago to provide more intimate client services to its clients there. Lawyers in the firm appear to get along with one another, and associates seem satisfied with their compensation and quality of assignments they receive. The firm hires top graduates from national and regional law schools, and it values diversity in work experience. Quality of life outside the firm is valued, but work is taken seriously and lawyers are expected to produce top quality work. Compensation is above average and hourly requirements are reasonable.

IP - Patent - Chemistry, IP - Patent - Biology

Full-Time

Boston office of an AmLaw firm seeks intellectual property patent attorney with 3+ years of biotech patent preparation and prosecution experience. The candidate will work closely with senior practitioners on a wide variety of patent prosecution matters. Work will include preparation and prosecution of patent applications, intellectual property due diligence, patent portfolio management and general intellectual property counseling for clients ranging from start-up entrepreneurs to large biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and research institutions. Strong scientific background, preferably a Ph.D. in a relevant life sciences discipline (molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, and immunology) are needed. There is an alternative to a Ph.D. is a Master's degree with relevant industry experience and the requisite scientific/technical background to take the USPTO Agent's Exam. Legal

The candidate should possess strong technical skills and excellent communication and writing skills. Are creative and detail-oriented, with superior organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. Enjoy working both independently and as a member of a team, in a cutting-edge environment.

This law firm was started in the early 1850s and has offices in New York, Boston, Denver, Overland Park, Boulder, Springfield, Chicago, Kansas, Los Angeles, St. Louis and Jefferson City. Its practice areas are environmental, wealth strategies, labor and employment, real estate, banking and creditor's rights litigation, energy, toxic and mass tort, intellectual property, tax and employee benefits, healthcare, product liability, medical malpractice and personal injury, government relations and policyholder and insurance coverage.

IP - Patent - Genetics, IP - Patent - Biotechnology, IP - Patent - Biochemistry, IP - Patent - Molecular Biology

Full-Time