About the Role:
Join a growing life sciences practice at a boutique intellectual property law firm. You will work with senior patent attorneys to draft and prosecute biotech patent applications, support clients through the patent process, and help manage a growing caseload.
What You'll Do:
Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in biotechnology and life sciences.
Respond to USPTO communications and participate in interviews with patent examiners.
Review invention disclosures, experimental results, and scientific data with inventors and scientific teams.
Conduct prior art searches and patentability analyses using patent search databases and prosecution tools.
Prepare patent claim charts and support due diligence and freedom-to-operate projects.
Engage directly with clients and inventors, and mentor junior associates or support staff on prosecution matters.
What We're Looking For:
Zero to three years of patent prosecution experience in biotechnology or life sciences, including drafting and prosecuting PCT applications and foreign national filings.
A PhD in a life sciences field such as biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, or immunology, with strong technical coursework.
A J.D. from an accredited law school; patent agent candidates are not being considered.
USPTO registration or eligibility to sit for the patent bar.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience working directly with clients and communicating technical concepts to inventors.
Experience mentoring junior associates or support staff in a patent prosecution setting.
Compensation & Benefits:
The salary range is $115,000 to $145,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
LocationThis is a hybrid role with a primary location in San Diego, California. The position may also be based in Pasadena or Long Beach, California.
