27 July 2026
Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney – Junior to Midlevel
Compensation
$235,000 – $365,000
Key requirements
2+ years of patent prosecution experience Experience working with life sciences clients Excellent academic credentials Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications
TrendsThe role
Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney with 2+ years of experience for their Los Angeles, Palo Alto, or San Diego offices. This role focuses on patent prosecution within the IP practice area, particularly for life sciences clients.
What you'll do
- Draft and prosecute patent applications
- Engage in U.S. and foreign patent office practice
- Perform opinion work
- Conduct due diligence
- Handle licensing matters
- Provide litigation support
- Counsel clients on a variety of life sciences focused projects
What we're looking for
2+ years of patent prosecution experience
Experience working with life sciences clients
Excellent academic credentials
Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications
An advanced degree in a biology, chemistry or a biotechnical discipline
Admitted to the USPTO
U.S. and foreign patent office practice· nice to have
Opinion work· nice to have
Due diligence· nice to have
Licensing· nice to have
Litigation support· nice to have
Client counseling on a variety of life sciences focused projects· nice to have
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
401(k) plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Personal medical leave
Parental leave
Up to ten paid Holidays
Family care benefits
Hiring contacts
AE
DS
SH
MM
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Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney – Junior to Midlevel
Ashurst Perkins Coie · Los Angeles / Palo Alto / San Diego / Austin / New York / Seattle / Washington D.C. · $235,000 – $365,000
Los Angeles / Palo Alto / San Diego / Austin / New York / Seattle / Washington D.C. · $235,000 – $365,000