Entry-Level Chemistry Patent Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Boston, MA, seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Chemistry Patent Associate Attorney to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 0-3 years of patent prosecution experience, an advanced degree (preferably a Ph.D.) in Chemistry, and a strong academic background. The candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in various chemistry-related fields.

Duties:

• Conduct thorough research on scientific and technical aspects of patent cases.
• Collaborate with inventors and technical experts to understand and articulate complex concepts in patent applications.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications in the areas of medicinal chemistry, small molecules, pharmaceuticals, synthetic methods, polymer science, and drug discovery.
• Provide legal advice on intellectual property matters related to chemistry.

Requirements:

• 0-3 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., in Chemistry.
• Strong academic credentials with a focus on chemistry-related coursework.
• Admission to the State Bar is a plus.

Education:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D.) in Chemistry.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar (Massachusetts bar admission is preferred).

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with inventors and technical experts.
• Knowledge of patent laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with patent prosecution processes.
• Detail-oriented and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Job Location: Boston, MA

This is one of our favorite firms. Founded on the intellectual and academic foundations of the law, this firm has a casual open door policy where lawyers are just as likely to be debating the constitutionality of a local statute and discussing the weather. Prominent lecturers and professors in the community, this firm's partners are truly excited about the practice of law, and instill that same feeling throughout the firm. With beautiful open offices, this firm's tries to be as progressive as possible when it comes to lawyers' lives (and remain profitable). Associates say that partners are truly accommodating in terms of hours and assignments, which is not to say that the lawyers here don't work hard. But, when a partner takes the time to tell an associate about a project well enough in advance to allow the associate to budget their time, the office environment can substantially improve. And so it is in this full service practice, where we believe some of the most exciting work is being done in the intellectual property arena.