Associate/Of Counsel - Intellectual Property

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an Associate or Of Counsel to join its Intellectual Property group in Denver, CO. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree and over seven years of experience in patent prosecution, life sciences, and intellectual property.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Prepare patent opinion letters.
• Provide patent counseling to clients.
• Conduct patent due diligence studies for business transactions.
• Collaborate with other practices to support life science companies.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or materials science.
• Over seven years of relevant experience.
• Current patent bar membership.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Superior academic credentials.

Education

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.

Certifications

• Patent bar membership.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Bonus opportunities.

The firm employs one-hundred and ninety skillful attorneys and a qualified support staff. They represent clients throughout the United States. Law offices are based in Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona and Missouri. The law firm was formed in 1863. Practice areas are comprehensive. Administrative law-litigation, corporate finance, employee benefits, healthcare, labor-employment and wealth transfer-tax planning are some of their practice disciplines. The firm endorses pro-bono work.