Life Sciences Patent Agent

Posted 16 days ago

steptoeNew York (NY)

Life Scientists, All Other All Other Legal Services

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$145,000-$215,000

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About the role

Steptoe LLP seeks a Patent Agent to join our Intellectual Property (“IP”) Group, preferably in our New York office. Duties include working with clients to identify inventions, assisting attorneys in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, assisting attorneys in patent searching and patent analysis, and providing technical assistance to attorneys in IP transactions. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding analytical, organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills are required. Ideal candidates will have a Ph. D. in organic chemistry, molecular biology, or cellular biology. In addition to the application, please attach the following materials: Resume, Undergraduate Transcript, Graduate Transcript, Writing Sample, and Cover Letter. The anticipated base salary for this position is $145,000-$215,000. The actual base salary offered will be dependent upon the applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as other job-related factors, including but not limited to, relevant skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, geographic location.

Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Life Disability Dependent care Health care flexible spending accounts 401K Plan Profit-Sharing Holidays Paid Time-Off Robust Wellness Program Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes.

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