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Associate Patent Attorney (Life Sciences)

Associate Patent Attorney (Life Sciences)
Washington DC

Location: Washington, DC (office is walking distance from Tenleytown metro stop)

Position Overview: Are you feeling overwhelmed by the high-pressure demands of your current work environment? Ready to find a workplace that values your well-being and professional growth? We are seeking an Associate Patent Attorney (registered) with 3-5 years of experience in patent law, specializing in biotech or life sciences. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related discipline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and prosecuting patent applications
• Building strategic global patent portfolios
• Performing patent landscape analyses
• Preparing opinions

About Us: Hylton-Rodic Law is a boutique intellectual property law firm. We are a team-oriented law firm with a focus on wellness and a collegial work environment. Our firm is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where every team member can thrive. We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance and offer flexibility to accommodate personal and professional needs.

Our firm is known for its commitment to professional growth and development. We provide ample opportunities for our legal team to expand their expertise through continuous learning and hands-on experience in various aspects of patent law. Our diverse client base includes leading companies in the biotech and life sciences sectors, allowing our legal team to work on cutting-edge technologies and innovations.

Our Mission: Our mission is to provide exceptional legal services while maintaining a focus on integrity, innovation, and client satisfaction. We strive to be leaders in the field of intellectual property law by delivering high-quality, strategic solutions that protect and advance our clients' innovations.

Our Values: The Firm can be summed up in three words:
Creative. Strategic. Collaboration. We work creatively to provide strategic solutions through collaboration (both internally and with our clients). Our key goal is to work cohesively and collaboratively as a team to provide the highest level of customer service that aligns with our clients’ needs.

Benefits:

• Mental Health Days
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability (LTD/STD)
• Health Insurance Subsidy
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 6.5-Day Holiday Break (Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day)
• Billable Hour Bonus
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Sunshine Fridays
• Generous Signing Bonus Available!

Salary: $150,000 - $320,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience; adjusted for flex-time schedules).

Application Process: Inquiries are treated with strict confidentiality. Please apply by submitting the following:

• Resume
• Salary requirements
• Official/unofficial academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• Two writing samples:
• An application drafted by the candidate
• An office action response drafted by the candidate

Don't miss out on this opportunity to receive a generous signing bonus! Apply today and take the first step towards a more balanced and fulfilling career.

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring the possibility of you joining our team!