Patent Attorney - Life Sciences

Beacon Hill Staffing Group • Saint Paul, MN • 1d ago

Job Duties Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Beacon Hill Legal client a respected law firm is seeking a Contract Patent Attorney to support a high-volume Life Sciences and Intellectual Property practice. This role will focus primarily on patent preparation, patent application drafting, patent portfolio management, and patent filing activities for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and other life sciences clients.

The ideal candidate will be a Registered Patent Attorney with strong life sciences experience who can work independently in a fully remote environment. Mid-level, senior-level, and counsel-level attorneys are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Draft, prepare, review, and file U.S. and international patent applications

Manage patent portfolios for life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device clients

Conduct patentability, validity, freedom-to-operate, and prior art analyses

Respond to USPTO communications and office actions

Collaborate with inventors, scientists, researchers, and in-house stakeholders

Assist with patent strategy, portfolio development, and intellectual property counseling

Prepare invention disclosures and related patent documentation

Coordinate domestic and foreign patent filings

Perform legal and technical research related to patent matters

Independently manage a high volume of patent work while meeting client deadlines

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active U.S. bar admission in good standing

Registration before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

5+ years of patent experience preferred

Experience representing life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, chemistry, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, or related clients

Strong patent drafting and patent prosecution experience

Experience managing patent portfolios from invention disclosure through issuance

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skillsBeacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

Benefits Information:

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjc3MTE3LjEzNzk4QGJlYWNvbmhpbGxjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ

Minimum Education Required Not Specified

Minimum Experience Required Not Specified

Shift First (Day)

Number of Openings 1

Compensation $90.00 - $175.00 / Hourly

Postal Code 55155

Job Type Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

40139

Job Benefits

negotiable

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