Patent Agent or Associate-Chemistry

We are looking for an experienced attorney or patent agent with an advanced degree in Chemistry. Candidates must have at least 3 years relevant experience in patent prosecution. Candidates should have a track record of performing work for innovative life science, biotech, and/or pharmaceutical corporations based in the United States. Applicants must be admitted to practice before the USPTO.

We want to hear from you even if you want a part-time position or are an on-ramp candidate who wants to return to the workforce. This is a unique opportunity to practice law at a big firm level, while benefiting from the firm s strong commitment to reasonable work hours, family-friendly atmosphere, and respecting employee work-life balance.

Full-time salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. We are open to part-time positions, proportionately compensated.

For associates committed to billing 1700 per year salary range: $190,000 – $270,000 per year.

For agents committed to billing 1700 per year salary range: $190,000 – $220,000 per year.

We are committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, identity, religion, and experience.

Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements, desired hours per year, and a portfolio listing representative US patents or published applications that you have drafted and/or prosecuted to

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