Law Associate for Health Sciences Department (Intellectual Property)

Law Associate for Health Sciences Department (Intellectual Property) Join to apply for the Law Associate for Health Sciences Department (Intellectual Property) role at Quanta Search Law Associate for Health Sciences Department (Intellectual Property) 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Law Associate for Health Sciences Department (Intellectual Property) role at Quanta Search Our client is one of the 50 largest law firms in the country, with offices in eight of the 10 largest U.S. markets. The firm supports some of the country's biggest industry sectors, including health sciences, energy, real estate, insurance, finance, private equity, construction, and technology. The New York office is seeking an associate with 3 or more years of experience to join its Intellectual Property practice. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, immunology, cell biology, virology, microbiology, genetics, pharmacology, or neuroscience. Candidates must have outstanding research and analytical skills, strong work ethic, maturity, and good communication skills. Top candidates will display excellent legal, technical, and scientific knowledge of the life science field and have experience in patent preparation, prosecution, and counseling in a wide range of life sciences technology areas including for example large molecule pharmaceuticals, antibodies, vaccines, immunology, formulations, microbiology, and biochemistry. Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. To be considered, a candidate must be registered and in good standing to practice before the USPTO, and a member in good standing of the NY State Bar. DUTIES Work as an Associate on the Life Sciences team. Primary responsibilities will include: developing and implementing patent filing strategies preparing patent applications analyzing office actions and preparing responses conducting interviews with Patent Office examiners and other patent prosecution-related activity assisting in patent and other litigation, and supporting intellectual property licensing and other transactions writing scientific and technical documents in clear concise English managing a docket with multiple clients and deadlines conducting legal and technical research and analysis using all available resources in support of various patent-related matters supervising and mentoring other Associates and Patent Agents on related work assignments Minimum Requirements Must be registered with USPTO 3 years of patent prosecution experience 3 years of experience working in a law firm environment, or equivalent experience in a corporate setting 3 years of patent application drafting experience 3 years of experience working with limited supervision utilizing time management skills 3 years of experience working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Quanta Search by 2x Get notified about new Law Specialist jobs in New York, NY . New York, NY $60,000.00-$80,000.00 3 days ago Fall 2025 Housing Staff Attorneys/Law Graduates (Right to Counsel) New York City Metropolitan Area $60,000.00-$80,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $76,500.00-$128,520.00 4 days ago Brooklyn, NY $76,500.00-$128,520.00 4 days ago New York, NY $175,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago New York City Metropolitan Area 2 months ago New York, NY $225,000.00-$275,000.00 4 months ago Criminal Appeals Bureau Staff Attorney – Entry Level Fall 2025 Staff Attorney, Prisoners’ Rights Project (PRP) New York, NY $75,000.00-$95,000.00 3 days ago Newark, NJ $67,000.00-$111,625.00 7 months ago New York, NY $121,400.00-$164,300.00 1 week ago New York, NY $190,000.00-$230,000.00 1 week ago Staff Attorney, Criminal Immigration Specialist New York City Metropolitan Area $89,579.00-$128,148.00 1 week ago New York, NY $125,000.00-$180,000.00 3 weeks ago Staff Attorney, Public Interest Reporting Program New York, NY $80,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks ago Labor Relations Attorney (Level 3) - 14724 Legal Counsel - Employment - Legal & Compliance New York, NY $180,000.00-$200,000.00 7 hours ago New York City Metropolitan Area $150,000.00-$195,000.00 4 days ago New York City Metropolitan Area $115,000.00-$135,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr