Hogan Lovells US LLP seeks a patent agent or associate with at least 2 years of experience in life sciences patent preparation and prosecution to join our Intellectual Property practice in our Boston, Houston, Louisville or Washington D.C. offices. An advanced degree in chemistry, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemical engineering or related field is required (Ph.D. preferred). Applicants must have excellent writing skills and academic and work credentials. A resume or CV is a must for our application system. We also encourage you to include a cover letter to tell us why you are interested in this position and a law school transcript (or the equivalent). Candidates for lawyer opportunities in the U.S. must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be a member of the Bar in the United States. To apply please complete the on-line application, attaching a resume and law school transcript addressed to: Sarah LaFleur, Associate Recruitment Coordinator, Hogan Lovells US LLP, 125 High Street, Suite 2010, Boston, MA 02110. All search firm submissions should be sent to JoinHoganLovellsBoston@hoganlovells.com, Attn: Sarah LaFleur, Associate Recruitment Coordinator, Northeast Region. The annualized salary range for this position is \$140,000 to \$225,000, depending on the candidates overall experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position may be eligible for a discretionary or an hours-based bonus. In addition, full-time employees as well as some part-time employees will be eligible for the firms fringe benefits as they currently exist. This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.