Mid to Senior Level Associate in Electrical & Computer Technologies

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid to senior level associate with expertise in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or Computer Science to join their Electrical & Computer Technologies group in Boston, Massachusetts. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects at the intersection of technology and biotechnology.

Duties

• Interface with clients and inventors throughout the patent process.
• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications domestically and internationally.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate, infringement, and patentability analyses.
• Assist with additional responsibilities or projects as needed.

Requirements

• 3-8 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of machine learning, molecular biology, and sequencing technology.
• Familiarity with gene editing, immunology, microscopy, and systems biology is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.

Education

• Degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, or a related field.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to the USPTO.

Skills

• Proficiency in patent prosecution and related analyses.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

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 and vacation time, and parental leave.
• Commuter benefits and charitable matching gift program.
• Well-being support and additional perks.

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.