Associate attorney – life sciences washington, dc banner witcoff is a leader in intellectual property law for more than 100 yearsWe are the trusted ip partner of choice for organizations around the worldWe provide sound legal guidance and inventive ip solutions to power business for start-ups, fortune 500 companies, and everything in betweenBanner witcoff is seeking a biotech or chemistry patent attorney with 5 or more years of experience in patent prosecutionBanner witcoff is open to considering remote candidatesA background in biochemistry, molecular biology, organic chemistry, or immunology is preferredAn advanced degree is strongly preferredDuties include, but are not limited to evaluating patent portfolios, drafting and prosecuting patent applications, patent portfolio management and counselingAdmission (or eligibility for admission) to the illinois state bar and admission to practice before the uspto is requiredQualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and transcripts (law school, undergraduate, and/or graduate)Banner witcoff is an equal opportunity employer and provides employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassmentThe firm will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, pregnancy, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, legal citizenship or any other status protected by law.
