Law Firm is seeking a Biotech Intellectual Property Associate with 0-5 years of experience in patent prosecution, opinion and counseling for its San Diego office. The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree (i.e., Ph.D.), from an accredited institution, in biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology or microbiology, and have experience practicing before the USPTO that is commensurate with the candidate’s years in practice. Additional appreciation of organic chemistry, and bioinformatics is desired. Candidate must have a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school, CA Bar admission and be admitted (or have the ability to become admitted) to practice before the USPTO as a registered U.S. Patent Attorney.
## Qualifications
- Advanced degree (i.e., Ph.D.), from an accredited institution, in biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology or microbiology - Experience practicing before the USPTO - Appreciation of organic chemistry, and bioinformatics - J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school - CA Bar admission - Admitted (or have the ability to become admitted) to practice before the USPTO as a registered U.S. Patent Attorney
## Compensation
The target annual pay range for this role in San Diego is $190,000-$280,000. Actual pay will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience, skill-set, current business needs and market factors. The compensation range listed is just one component of Law Firm's total comp package for employees, which, depending on the position, may also include discretionary bonuses and incentive packages, and firm-sponsored benefit programs.
## Equal Opportunity Employer
Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact the Legal Recruiting Department at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
