Entry-Level Chemistry Patent Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in New York City seeks a highly motivated Entry-Level Chemistry Patent Associate Attorney with 0-3 years of patent prosecution experience. The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., in Chemistry, possess strong academic credentials, and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Duties:

• Conducting prior art searches and patentability assessments.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the areas of medicinal chemistry, small molecules, pharmaceuticals, synthetic methods, polymer science, and drug discovery.
• Collaborating with inventors, scientists, and legal teams to gather necessary information for patent filings.
• Analyzing and responding to office actions from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Requirements:

• 0-3 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Advanced degree (Ph.D.) in Chemistry.
• Strong academic credentials with a focus on relevant coursework.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar.

Skills:

• Proficient in conducting prior art searches.
• Ability to draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Knowledge of medicinal chemistry, small molecules, pharmaceuticals, synthetic methods, polymer science, and drug discovery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

With offices in Boston, New York, Paris, and Washington, D.C, this law firm has been practicing for seven decades. Representing public and private clients, the lawyers of this firm have experience in a wide range of disputes and transactions. With over 250 lawyers, this firm takes pride in the creativity brought to their clients. This firm claims to stand out from other firms because of their insight, creativity, innovation, size, responsiveness, loyalty, and diversity. This firm was named by clients in the Corporate Counsel magazine as the Go-to-Firm in intellectual property and technology.