Life Sciences Patent Law Clerk

Arnold & Porter, an international law firm, is seeking a Life Sciences Patent Law Clerk or Patent Agent for the Intellectual Property practice group in the Washington DC office.  The Patent Law Clerk/ Patent Agent will be directly supervised by an attorney and get individualized patent law training.  Ideal candidates will be organized, detail-oriented and able to follow up on instructions independently. Benefits include a competitive salary and a tuition reimbursement program when applicable.  

Please include a cover letter, resume, school transcripts (please include each school), and writing sample with your online application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparing and filing new patent applications and other patent prosecution documents.
• Conducting client technology and patent portfolio assessments.
• Supporting business development.
• Managing large domestic and foreign dockets.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
Qualifications:

• Ph.D. and significant graduate level experience. 
• Broad training in the biological sciences are sought, with expertise in plant biology, biochemistry, genetics, chemistry, microbiology, entomology, immunology or chemical engineering highly preferred. 
• Research experience or training in RNA silencing, genome editing, nucleic acids chemistry, microbiomes, quantitative genetics, process and reactor design, separation technologies, thermodynamics and kinetics is desirable.
• Excellent academic credentials and references.
• Law school or prior legal training or enrollment in law school is not required.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively working in a fast-paced environment while exhibiting a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organization and communications skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Exceptional client service both internal and external.

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, marital or partnership status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family leave status, citizenship status, immigration status, ancestry, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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