Patent Agent or Associate - Life Sciences Focus [32298] Job at Stealth Legal Company, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Stealth Legal Company
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

We’re seeking a highly motivated Patent Agent or Associate with a strong background in chemistry or molecular biology to join our growing Intellectual Property practice. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with attorneys, clients, and inventors in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for innovation and experience in prosecuting patents in the therapeutics space, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our IP team, you’ll support biotech and pharmaceutical clients by preparing and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications, performing strategic portfolio analysis, and advising on patentability, infringement, and freedom-to-operate issues. Responsibilities include:

  • Drafting high-quality patent applications and responding to USPTO office actions
  • Conducting prior art, FTO, and patent landscape analyses
  • Collaborating directly with clients and inventors to align IP strategy with business goals
  • Coordinating with foreign counsel for global prosecution efforts
  • Staying current with patent law developments and emerging technologies

What We’re Looking For

  • Advanced degree in chemistry or related life sciences; biology backgrounds considered with relevant experience
  • Admission to practice before the USPTO
  • Minimum of 3 years of patent prosecution experience in the therapeutics space
  • Solid understanding of patent strategy for life science companies
  • Experience with portfolio management, client counseling, and FTO analysis is preferred
  • Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive, cross-functional team

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive compensation with an approximate range of $180,000 – $210,000+
  • Engaging client work with high-growth biotech companies
  • Supportive and collaborative work culture committed to excellence
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Hybrid flexibility at any of our Southern California offices and occasional travel for client meetings
  • Full-time employees can participate in our comprehensive benefit program includes: medical (HMO/PPO plans), dental (HMO/PPO plans), vision, including options for flexible spending/health savings accounts. We have a great Employee Assistance Program and firm incentives for wellness program participation as well as an excellent 401k profit-sharing program and generous time off policy.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your IP career, apply today and help shape the future of innovation.

The company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. The company Rises Above and has made a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion; we condemn the discrimination of applicants by race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours,

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