Description

Leydig, Voit & Mayer Ltd., an intellectual property law practice of over 80 attorneys and technical advisors, is seeking an experienced Biotech Associate or Patent Agent.

Candidates should possess 2+ years of experience in the intellectual property field (including patent application preparation and prosecution, opinions and client counseling), possess strong writing/analytical skills, superior academic credentials, and a technical background in biology, genetics, cell biology, microbiology, molecular biology or a related field. An advanced technical degree is desirable, but not required. All candidates must be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a minimum of two years. 

Benefits include a great work environment; medical/dental/vision benefits; flexible spending/health savings account; life/long-term disability/shorty-term disability insurance; MedjetAssist; 401(k)/profit sharing; professional development account; parental leave; and an opportunity for a bonus based on billings.

Interested candidates should e-mail resumes with complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts to: lawcareers@leydig.com. 

Leydig offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a provider of legal services to U.S. government agencies, Leydig participates in the E-Verify program.