Property associate patent prosecution chemical engineering materials science

Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting a patent associate to join our Intellectual Property practice. This position offers the opportunity to focus on patent prosecution from our Philadelphia office.

Ideal candidates will have one to three years of patent prosecution experience and the indicated chemical engineering or materials science background. Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience with technologies such as filtration, material science, polymer science and medical devices, and should have experience with both chemical and mechanical preparation and prosecution. Patent searching and analysis skills a plus. Bar admission is required. We are seeking an associate who is collaborative and motivated to succeed in a client-focused, team-oriented environment. Candidates must also have excellent academic credentials and have strong written and oral communications skills. This is a hybrid position which generally calls for three days in the office each week.

If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, we encourage you to apply online and include a cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript.

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.

We are committed to providing equitable access to employment for all and welcome qualified applicants with disabilities who meet the qualifications of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request.