Life Sciences Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

Minneapolis office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks life sciences patent prosecution associate attorney preferably with 2+ years of previous experience with patent prosecution, office actions, and working in a law firm environment. The candidate should have a strong scientific background and either an MS or Ph.D. in a relevant life sciences discipline (e.g., molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, and immunology). Understanding project and process management are essential. Should have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and communication skills, practical critical-thinking skills, and the desire and ability to work across various technologies.

This is a full-service, established law firm with regional, national and international clients. Their practice area includes litigation, real estate, employment, finance and mergers & acquisitions, and government lobbying. This firm comprises lawyers with absolutely stellar academic credentials from top national law schools. The associates at the firm seem very happy. It has formal mentoring program for young lawyers, and associates are encouraged to be involved within the community. The quality of the work expected and produced at the firm is tops, and everyone works hard but the firm realizes that lawyers have a life outside of work. Compensation is very competitive.