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Apply Advanced Scientific Expertise to Life Sciences Patent Prosecution

Austin, Texas Full time 1-4 years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking a Patent Associate with 1-4 years of law-firm patent prosecution experience to join its Austin, Texas team. Candidates should bring patent bar membership, an advanced degree, and a technical background in life sciences or a related field.

The Work

  • Contribute to patent prosecution work, drawing on 1-4 years of prior patent prosecution experience in a law-firm setting.
  • Apply advanced technical training to patent matters involving fields such as cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, and bioengineering.
  • Bring relevant expertise in chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, biophysics, bioinformatics, or digital-health-focused disciplines to the prosecution practice.
  • Use strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills in carrying out work within a patent prosecution role.

What You Bring

  • 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience at a law firm.
  • Membership in the patent bar.
  • An advanced degree in a relevant technical field.
  • A background in cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, bioengineering, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, biophysics, or a digital-health-focused discipline.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
  • Superior academic credentials.
  • Prior patent agent experience is preferred.

Why Consider It

The position also offers the opportunity to apply advanced technical training in a patent prosecution practice.

Compensation & Benefits

The role offers a stated salary range of $225,000-$310,000, based on year classification, and discretionary merit bonuses may also be awarded.

The benefits package includes healthcare coverage, paid parental leave, family-building benefits, wellness resources, retirement and savings plans, back-up childcare, and firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.