Entry Level Life Sciences Patent Agent or Scientific Analyst

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an entry-level Life Sciences Patent Agent or Scientific Analyst in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; or Palo Alto, California. The role involves preparing and prosecuting patent applications and providing technical and legal research and analysis.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Contribute to prosecution strategy.
• Conduct technical and legal research and analysis for matters before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Provide technical support for PTAB and litigation proceedings.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biology or a related field.
• Outstanding writing and analytical skills.
• Top academic credentials.
• USPTO registration is not required.

Education

• Ph.D. in biology or a related field.

Certifications

• USPTO registration is not required.

Skills

• Strong interest in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package starting on the first day.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits.
• Global wellness program with access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day and a birthday holiday.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.

Although the San Francisco office of this full-service, multi-national juggernaut is known primarily for its large Litigation department, its Business department is growing and, in fact, includes an outstanding International Transactions practice. Despite its size and impressive stature within the legal community, insiders claim the firm maintains a ?small firm? culture ? associates are neither competitive nor pretentious and the firm itself is notoriously not hierarchical. Salaries are competitive (although associates complain the firm will never be the first to raise salaries), and billable hour pressure is manageable.