_*Are you seeking professional growth in your patent career?*_*Firm Overview*Law firm's Washington DC office seeks an experienced patent prosecution patent agent that has a superb organic chemistry, pharma-related background who drafts patent applications and responds to US office actions in the pharmaceutical area.*Job Summary*The ideal candidate will have *1-3 years of experience *of (1) drafting high-quality US patent applications and (2) responding to US Office Actions.*Responsibilities and Duties** *Patent Drafting* The ideal candidate will have at least 1+ years experience in drafting high-quality US pharma-related patent applications.* *Patent Office Actions* Candidate will have experience responding to numerous office actions with the USPTO.* Various patent-related matters including freedom-to-operate and opinion work.* *Integral Member of the Team* Law firm invests in attorneys with both mentorship and professional growth.*Qualifications and Skills** *Degrees *Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Organic Chemistry or a Pharma-related discipline.* *Admissions* Firm seeks a candidate who is admitted or eligible to the USPTO.* *Academics *Superior academic credentials required.* *Outstanding writing ability is required.** The ideal candidate will have *1-3 years of top law firm patent prosecution experience* in a broad range of chemistry applications which may include pharmaceutical / small molecule, synthetic chemistry, polymer science and drug discovery.*Professional Growth** Quality high-level work.* Clients range from emerging growth to Fortune 500.* Structured training and mentorship program.* Great client interaction*Job Order 95*If you are seeking a patent position nationally please do not hesitate to contact us in confidence./*Only those candidates meeting the criteria set forth in the postings will be contacted.Job Type: Full-timePay: $115,000.00 - $200,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Health insurance* Life insurance* Professional development assistance* Relocation assistance* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceSupplemental pay types:* Bonus payAbility to commute/relocate:* Washington, DC 20006: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience:* patent prosecution: 1 year (Required)Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20006