Associate - Patent Prosecution (Chemistry, Pharmaceutical)

Qualifications
You have a PhD in Chemistry or closely related field and small molecule and/or pharmaceutical experience
You have at least 5 years of experience as a Prosecution Attorney
You have an active membership in the state bar and compliance with CLE requirements
You are registered before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
You have superior writing skills and excellent academic credentials
You thrive when using your analytical skills to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters
You enjoy communicating with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff
You are enthusiastic about working within a team-oriented environment and will contribute to effective team relationships
Benefits
The salary for this position is $365,000 - $420,000
The salary offered will depend upon qualifications and experience and will be adjusted for flex-time schedules
A flexible hybrid work environment
Annual Technology Allowance
A family-friendly atmosphere with back-up childcare, as well as health and wellness initiatives
Competitive pay with a rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Responsibilities
Through your combination of technical expertise and legal know-how, you will become a strategic advisor to clients who are among the world's greatest innovators
Job description
Come join the #1 intellectual property firm in the country as a patent prosecution associate in any of our U.S. offices. At Fish, we promote a creative, respectful and inclusive culture that values the diversity of people and allows ingenuity to thrive. You will work on cutting edge technologies for top-tier clients, working with legal practitioners who are leaders in our field. Through your combination of technical expertise and legal know-how, you will become a strategic advisor to clients who are among the world's greatest innovators. You will be a respected teammate, joining an elite group of attorneys solving intellectual property issues for the world's leading companies.

If you have a passion for science, engineering and intellectual property, we want to hear from you.

Who You Are
• You have a PhD in Chemistry or closely related field and small molecule and/or pharmaceutical experience.
• You have at least 5 years of experience as a Prosecution Attorney.
• You have an active membership in the state bar and compliance with CLE requirements.
• You are registered before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• You have superior writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
• You thrive when using your analytical skills to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters.
• You enjoy communicating with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff.
• You are enthusiastic about working within a team-oriented environment and will contribute to effective team relationships.

The salary for this position is $365,000 - $420,000. The salary offered will depend upon qualifications and experience and will be adjusted for flex-time schedules.

Why Fish
• A flexible hybrid work environment.
• Annual Technology Allowance.
• A family-friendly atmosphere with back-up childcare, as well as health and wellness initiatives.
• Competitive pay with a rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.