Midlevel Patent Associate — Life Sciences (Irvine)

Grow your patent prosecution practice in a life‑sciences team based in Irvine. This role focuses on patent drafting and prosecution for biotechnology and related life‑science technologies, working with cross‑functional teams and contributing to client counselling and prosecution strategy.

The team is seeking an associate with hands‑on patent prosecution experience who can hit the ground running on a range of biotech matters. The firm offers a full benefits package and a competitive compensation range for California roles.

• 1–5 years of patent prosecution experience in biotechnology or life‑sciences technologies
• Advanced degree in a life‑sciences field preferred (Ph.D. preferred)
• USPTO registration required — must be registered prior to start or prepare for, take, and pass the patent bar within the first 12 months of employment
• Strong drafting and prosecution skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with technical teams