Life Sciences Patent Prosecution Associate (JD 2010-2012)

The Palo Alto office of a national law firm is seeking to hire a Life Sciences Patent Prosecution Associate (JD 2010-2012).  Their commitment to serving client needs has resulted in enduring relationships and a record of high achievement. For the last eight years, they have been included on The American Lawyer ’s A-List. Fortune named us one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For." This is an extraordinary opportunity to join one of the finest law firms representing companies involved in developing and commercializing highly-innovative technologies in the marketplace.  The firm works closely with clients from the earliest stages of their technical development, offering valuable advice about how to protect their inventions and ideas in view of business strategies.

The successful candidate will have a strong life sciences background (Ph.D. preferred) with 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience.  Excellent writing and oral communication skills are required.  USPTO membership is required.  CA Bar membership is preferred.