Patent Prosecution Life Sciences Associate Attorney

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a patent prosecution life sciences associate attorney with 5 years of experience in patent prosecution. The candidate will assist in patent prosecution, client counseling, drafting patent applications, freedom to operate opinions, and due diligence. Background in life sciences, registration with the USPTO, and an advanced degree prefer Ph.D. in molecular and cellular biology or similar disciplines.

The candidate should preferably have immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools as well as prior experience in a large or mid-sized law firm.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.