Morgan Lewis, one of the world's leading international law firms, seeks to hire a highly qualified junior level associate with law firm experience and excellent academic credentials to join our intellectual property practice group in our Chicago office.

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The successful applicant must:

• Have at least one year of relevant patent prosecution experience in a biotechnology practice, along with an advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., in a life sciences technology area.
• Possess excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Illinois and Patent Bar membership (USPTO Registration Number) required.

Candidates must share our values of collegiality, diversity, acquiring the skillset for cutting-edge work and seek to make the practice rewarding both professionally and personally.

Please note: Morgan Lewis is not accepting resumes or referrals from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, employment agency, or representative of either, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate, even if Morgan Lewis hires said candidate.

You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by your hire date to be eligible for starting in the role. Proof of vaccination will be required. Morgan Lewis will provide reasonable accommodation(s) based on medical or religious grounds for qualified candidates.

Morgan Lewis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, if any, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.