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Mid-Level Patent Attorney (Life Sciences / Chemistry)

Type Full-Time

Location District of Columbia - Washington

Job ID YTEV417189

Experience Level Junior Associate

Job Experience Min. 1 Years

Ranking 3 : Mostly Business $$$

Estimated Salary Lower than Highest Salary Band in Market (Varies by Firm)

Practice Areas IP - Patent - Cellular TechnologyIP - Patent - ChemistryIP - Patent - BiochemistryIP - Patent - BiologyIP - Patent - BiotechnologyIP - Patent - Molecular BiologyIP - Patent - BioengineeringIP - Patent - GenomicsIP - Patent - BiophysicsIP - Patent - BiomechanicsIP - Patent - NeuroscienceIP - Patent - OncologyIP - Patent - EndocrinologyIP - Patent - Organic chemistryIP - Patent - GeneticsIP - Patent - MedicineIP - Patent - Life Science General More

2026-05-04 21:57:44
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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mid-Level Patent Attorney specializing in Life Sciences and Chemistry in Washington, DC. This role offers the opportunity to lead and scale within the firm, providing both high-level contributions and internal leadership.

Duties

  • Draft and prosecute complex patent matters
  • Handle client communication and relationship support
  • Oversee legal assistants, managing workflow, deadlines, and quality
  • Build and improve internal legal workflows
  • Act as the right hand to the CEO on legal operations

Requirements

  • Chemistry or life sciences background required
  • JD and Patent Bar certification
  • Prior multi-year patent prosecution experience
  • Experience managing legal assistants or similar staff
  • Experience improving or owning workflows

Education

  • Juris Doctor (JD)

Certifications

  • Patent Bar

Skills

  • Operator mindset with problem-solving abilities
  • Strong communication skills
  • Highly organized and systems-oriented
  • Humble yet confident demeanor
  • Comfortable in a growing, non-corporate firm

Benefits

  • Reasonable billable expectations
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) and commuter benefits
  • Mental health days and birthday leave
  • Early Fridays when targets are met
  • A collaborative, respectful team environment

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Date Last Confirmed

05-04-2026

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