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The patent associate will work in the life sciences sector, requiring at least one year of legal practice experience. Candidates should have a PhD or MD in relevant scientific fields and experience with patent prosecution. Responsibilities include drafting applications and responding to office actions, requiring strong academic credentials and interpersonal skills.

The candidate will handle complex technology transactions in life sciences, representing clients like biotech and pharma companies. Responsibilities include licensing patents, negotiating commercial transactions, and working towards regulatory approvals. The position demands collaboration with founders on advanced technologies and requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The Executive Assistant provides proactive support to partners by managing their schedules, coordinating meetings, fostering relationships with clients and colleagues, and handling confidential correspondence. They also arrange travel and ensure the partner is properly prepared for commitments. This role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to handle tasks under pressure.

The Junior Pricing Analyst will conduct financial analyses, create budgets for legal engagements, track budget performance, maintain databases, provide pricing analysis, and support client negotiations. The role requires advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities to ensure accurate pricing arrangements and effective communication with attorneys and clients.

The 1L Summer Associate will participate in a summer program, working with technology and life sciences clients while advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. They will receive up to $50,000 in scholarship funds, complete assignments over a minimum of 8 weeks, and may receive a return offer for the next summer as a 2L associate.

The associate will support the Technology Transactions practice, dealing with complex technology transactions and advising on intellectual property and commercial aspects of M&A and corporate transactions. They should have experience in law firms and excellent communication skills.

The Client Accounting Specialist manages financial aspects of client portfolios, ensuring compliance with billing guidelines and attorney preferences. Responsibilities include maintaining proper documentation, generating prebills, coordinating with secretarial teams, overseeing accounts receivable, managing client communications, and implementing collection strategies. Regular collaboration with attorneys on billing and client matters is essential.

Fenwick & West is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate with a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, data science, or physics, and at least two years of patent associate or agent experience. The role involves preparing and prosecuting patent applications, requiring USPTO registration and bar admission in applicable jurisdictions.