Mid-level Intellectual Property Biotech Associate Attorney

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks mid-level intellectual property biotech associate attorney with 3+ years of experience working on patent prosecution, strategic management of patent portfolios, freedom-to-operate opinions, due diligence analysis and landscape analysis. The candidate should have an undergraduate degree or an advanced degree in a biology related field - or the equivalent in experience. A PhD in an applicable science to biotech related patent prosecution such as molecular biology, microbiology or immunology is preferred. Must have a very strong academic record paired with the skills, enthusiasm and commitment to become a partner at this firm.

This branch office of a mid-west firm is going places. Firm wide, this firm is considered a large firm. This office operates like a small law firm, and its quality of its attorneys and work is high. This is a busy office that represents a lot of the mid-west powerhouse companies in business transactions, intellectual property and litigation, such as commercial, securities, product liability, insurance coverage, and intellectual property matters. The firms lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. Associates who stay 7-8 years make partner. People really do get along with one another. This firm is always looking to find awesome, talented attorneys. Find your niche in business, real property, litigation, and intellectual property law within a relaxed yet highly professional atmosphere.