Job description:

This position will focus on patent prosecution work for clients operating at the cutting edge of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. The associate will prepare and prosecute domestic and international patent applications, work on freedom-to-operate and due diligence matters, and collaborate directly with scientific and legal professionals. This is a technically engaging role with meaningful opportunities for long-term advancement and specialized mentorship within a top-tier IP practice.

This job advertisement is a general announcement created to attract qualified candidates on behalf of our client. It is not a complete job description or an offer of employment. Salary and benefits details may vary and are not always disclosed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages individuals of all religions, nationalities, genders, sexualities, ideologies, creeds, beliefs or backgrounds who are qualified for the role to apply!

Qualifications:

• 15 years of patent prosecution experience in a life sciences IP practice
  
• Advanced degree required; Ph.D. strongly preferred in a relevant biotech discipline
  
• USPTO Registration Number required (or must obtain within first 12 months)
  
• Proficiency in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in biotech-related technologies
  
• Demonstrated ability to interact with inventors, scientists, and in-house counsel
  
• Strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills
  
• Admission to practice law in California preferred

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

A globally respected law firm is seeking a midlevel associate to strengthen its Orange County-based intellectual property group. The team represents some of the most innovative names in life sciences, and this role has opened as part of the firms ongoing expansion in the biotech sector.