Fenwick & West has been a leader in technology and life sciences law since 1972. We have offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Seattle, New York and Shanghai.Our patent litigation group has significant experience litigating, mediating, arbitrating and managing complex, multi-jurisdiction IP disputes, including managing matters both nationally and internationally. We have a track record of success in federal jurisdictions throughout the United States, as well as in the Patent Office on parallel reexamination proceedings.
We are currently seeking a part-time or full-time Technical Advisor for our New York City office. The Technical Advisor will primarily conduct prior art searches and analysis, prepare claim construction and invalidity charts, and work with technical experts and other professionals in our litigation and life sciences groups.  Candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, immunology, or a similar life sciences field.  Candidates preferably will have a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, immunology, or a similar life sciences field, and will have at least three years’ experience providing similar legal support.  Excellent written, oral, analytical, and interpersonal skills are a must.
 
To apply, please complete our online application and include a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and all academic transcripts. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and current Shelter in Place orders, we anticipate that this hire will commence their employment with us remotely. 
We are not currently accepting agency submissions for this role.