Mid Level Molecular Biology Patent

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Mid-Level Molecular Biology Patent Associate or Agent - San Diego, Washington DC, Boston, or Madison Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a patent associate or agent with 4-5 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience to join the firm's pre-eminent, national Intellectual Property Department's Chemical, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Practice Group in one of the following offices: San Diego; Washington, DC; Boston; or Madison. Qualified candidate must hold a PhD in Molecular Biology or a related field and must have strong patent prosecution skills. The candidate preferably has experience drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications and preparing patent opinions specifically in molecular biology, or similar technology. Experience preparing responses to Office Actions issued by the USPTO required. Ideal candidate will have immediately transferable skills, strong legal writing and research skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, top academics and law firm experience. To be considered, attorney and agent candidates must have strong academic background and be registered to practice before the Patent Office. Attorney candidates also must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school and must be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which the candidate is admitted to practice. Timely admission to the bar of the state corresponding to the office of hire will be a condition of employment. Interested applicants should submit resume and transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, and law school, as applicable) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without consideration to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. For applicants applying to our California offices, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to local ordinances. Foley & Lardner LLP is a top ranked law firm with offices throughout the United States and abroad. At Foley we strive to remain true to our core values- our clients, integrity, our people, citizenship, diversity, trust & respect, stewardship & accountability and professional satisfaction. As a result, we offer the highest quality legal counsel to our clients, as well as outstanding professional opportunities for our employees. Foley employees enjoy a comfortable, yet professional work environment, exceptional benefit package, state-of-the-art technology, work/life balance, great working relationships and much more. We invite you to consider a career with Foley. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/BA470B27DFD948E6 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.