Openings
Life Sciences Patent Agent
Atlanta, GA US
Job Description
Mid to Senior Level - Life Sciences Patent Agent
Our client is a major international firm, seeking an experienced biotech and life sciences Patent Agent. The preference is for Atlanta; however, the firm will consider other offices, including Denver, Raleigh, San Francisco, Seattle, Walnut Creek, Washington DC, or Winston-Salem. The salary for this position is between $160k to $270k.
Qualifications
- At least 4 years of patent prosecution experience related to Biology, Biotechnology, and Life Sciences.
- Degree in life sciences -- biology, molecular biology, or related degree is required. Advanced degree is preferred; however, it is not required.
- Knowledge in molecular biology is considered a preference.
- Excellent writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong academic credentials.
- All candidates must be authorized to work in the US.
About Us
Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.
We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.
To learn more about our team and services, please visit us at www.lawseek.com.
Meet Your Recruiter
Kate McNamara
National Legal Recruiter
kmcnamara@lawseek.com
Kate joined Marina Sirras & Associates in 2011. She is a national legal recruiter, specializing
in the placement of partners, counsel, and associates in all practice areas, including:
- Intellectual Property – lawyers and patent agents (patent prosecution, IP litigation,
trademark, and technology/life sciences transactional roles) - Corporate lawyers (funds, capital markets, M&A, securities, and finance)
- Litigation lawyers (commercial, securities, and arbitration)
Clients include major international law firms, midsized general practice firms, specialty boutique
firms, and corporations. Prior to recruiting, Kate worked as a legal assistant for several law
firms, including Pennie & Edmonds, a former intellectual property firm in New York City. She
earned a B.S. in Human Resource Management.