Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Patent Attorney – Bend, Portland, or ‎Seattle

Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.

Schwabe currently has an opening for a full-time, licensed Biotechnology and/or Pharmaceutical Patent Attorney or Agent in our Intellectual Property department. This position will be based out of Bend, OR, Portland, OR, or Seattle, WA. The ideal candidate will have:

·      2 years of experience in biotech patent prosecution

·      Advanced degree in biology, biochemistry, immunology, or molecular and cellular biology

·      Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills

·      Excellent academic credentials and professional references

·      Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work in a team-oriented setting, but with significant independence

·      Strong client service ethics

·      USPTO registration required

·      Oregon or Washington bar, or eligibility for reciprocity is required for attorneys

Candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

The pay range for this position is $140,000 - $200,000, depending on job skills and legal practice experience relevant to the position. The position is also eligible for productivity and discretionary merit bonus consideration at the end of each calendar year.

·      A listing of benefits can be found here: https://www.schwabe.com/benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses. 

·      In order to cultivate our collaborative culture and better serve our firm clients, most lawyer positions at Schwabe require in-person work in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility on Mondays and Fridays to work offsite.

Schwabe is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified. This certification recognizes the structural changes and actions we have taken to diversify leadership in our firm. Learn more here: Mansfield Rule Plus Certification.

Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion because it makes our firm better. People from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.