Mid-Level Associate (Pharmaceutical)

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a mid-level associate with 3-5 years of patent prosecution experience to join the Pharmaceutical group in Boston, Massachusetts. The role involves working closely with clients and inventors throughout the patent process.

Duties

• Collaborates with clients and inventors at all stages of the patent process.
• Prepares and files patent applications.
• Conducts freedom-to-operate and patentability analysis.
• Assists in other responsibilities or projects as needed.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Admitted to or eligible for admission in Massachusetts or New York.
• Admitted to the USPTO.

Education

• Ph.D. in organic chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to the USPTO.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stay organized and exercise extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.

Benefits

• Multiple health care plan options, vision and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts and life insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, including sick time and vacation time.
• Parental leave and commuter benefits.
• Charitable matching gift program and well-being support.

The firm specializes in intellectual property law with more than eighty years of IP practice expertise. A team of adept lawyers and other IP professionals comprise their legal practice. The corporate law office is headquartered in Massachusetts. There are fourteen practice areas such as cleantech, litigation, pharmaceutical and trademark-copyright. Practice industries and technologies are across-the-board. The law practice embraces diversity in the work force.