Biotechnology Litigation Associate

Position: Biotechnology Litigation Associate

Status: Full time 40 hours a week

Hours: Hybrid based on 9 to 5 hours

Salary Range: $260.000 To $365,000 depending on qualifications and experience



bout the organization:
diverse group of scientists, engineers, and litigators, the prestigious DC Law Firm is passionate about empowering our clients to meet their business objectives through protecting, enforcing, and monetizing their IP and technology. With decades of experience working alongside individuals, businesses, and organizations across every imaginable industry, they provide the depth and breadth necessary to deliver valuable results to clients both in the United States and across the globe.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Experienced associate attorney to join its thriving biology, biotechnology, and chemical patent litigation practicePrepare subpoenas duces tecum nd ensure proper service.
• This position will provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of patent litigation matters in the biology, biotechnology, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields with quality domestic and foreign clients.
• The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacology, or a related field, and will have three to five years of biologics, pharmaceutical, chemical or biotech litigation, PTAB, and/or related patent litigation experience.
• Registration to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office is preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacology, or a related field, and will have three to five years of biologics, pharmaceutical, chemical or biotech litigation, PTAB, and/or related patent litigation experience.
• Top academic credentials, strong analytical abilities, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work well on a team are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Registration to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office is preferred.
• Prior experience working on BPCIA and/or Hatch Waxman litigation matters is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position is generally performed in a professional office setting; 70% sitting, 20% standing, and 10% walking
• This position routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptops, computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets, in a home office as well as an in-person office environment.
• bility to lift/move up to 20 pounds.

This position is currently a hybrid position, with days worked in the DC office and days worked remotely. The hybrid status of this position may change at any time subject to the Client's discretion.


Our client is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.