This is an entry-level Technical Advisor position within the Intellectual Property Prosecution team, based in the San Francisco office.
The role primarily involves patent prosecution, freedom-to-operate analysis, and intellectual property due diligence, performed under the supervision of partners.
Key responsibilities include assessing scientific literature, patents, and applications in organic, synthetic, and medicinal chemistry to critique data and analyze inventions against existing discoveries.
You will conduct comprehensive searches for relevant scientific articles and patent documents.
Tasks also involve drafting new patent applications, including backgrounds, critical features, and claims, and preparing detailed responses to rejections from the USPTO and other international patent offices.
You will collaborate with colleagues and work directly with clients on innovative technologies to secure patent protection and build IP portfolios.
A Ph.D. in Chemistry is required, or candidates who have defended their dissertation and are awaiting degree conferral will be considered.
Demonstrated knowledge in organic chemistry, synthetic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutical sciences is essential.
Strong scientific writing skills are necessary, including the ability to explain abstract concepts, synthesize technical literature, and differentiate scientific discoveries. Verbal presentation skills for both scientific and non-scientific audiences are also important.
The firm requires working from the San Francisco office approximately 60% of the time.
The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000, and it is bonus eligible.

June 4, 2026

Patent Prosecution - Technical Advisor (Chemistry) - SF

Intellectual PropertyPatent Prosecution

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C.
San Francisco

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C.San Francisco

Practice area

Intellectual Property · Patent Prosecution

PQE

1+ years

Location

San Francisco, California

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

This is an entry-level Technical Advisor position within the Intellectual Property Prosecution team, based in the San Francisco office.
The role primarily involves patent prosecution, freedom-to-operate analysis, and intellectual property due diligence, performed under the supervision of partners.
Key responsibilities include assessing scientific literature, patents, and applications in organic, synthetic, and medicinal chemistry to critique data and analyze inventions against existing discoveries.
You will conduct comprehensive searches for relevant scientific articles and patent documents.
Tasks also involve drafting new patent applications, including backgrounds, critical features, and claims, and preparing detailed responses to rejections from the USPTO and other international patent offices.
You will collaborate with colleagues and work directly with clients on innovative technologies to secure patent protection and build IP portfolios.
A Ph.D. in Chemistry is required, or candidates who have defended their dissertation and are awaiting degree conferral will be considered.
Demonstrated knowledge in organic chemistry, synthetic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutical sciences is essential.
Strong scientific writing skills are necessary, including the ability to explain abstract concepts, synthesize technical literature, and differentiate scientific discoveries. Verbal presentation skills for both scientific and non-scientific audiences are also important.
The firm requires working from the San Francisco office approximately 60% of the time.
The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000, and it is bonus eligible.

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

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Priya Gulati
Legal Recruiter
Pacific Legal Search
Why talk to Priya Gulati?
Kevin K. Kim joined Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C.'s San Diego office in the Labor & Employment group.
I'm not sure that I have much to say about Priya that hasn't already been said. She's obviously incredible at her job and we have the choice of a seeming endless number of recruiters, so why Priya? This is going to sound hokey, but she genuinely cares about her candidates and structures her searches based upon what's best for the candidate, not for her. It's pretty clear she genuinely loves what she does and at the end of the day, all she really wants is for you to be happy with whatever decision you make, regardless of whether or not it benefits her. She'll basically guarantee that whatever position you're targeting, you're giving it your best shot, and there is no way you won't be overprepared. If you're looking to make a move, or even just have questions about the state of the market, look no further. Priya is an ace recruiter, but an even better person.
Kevin K. Kim
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C. • San Diego

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Top recruiter for this opening
Priya Gulati
Legal Recruiter
Pacific Legal Search
Why talk to Priya Gulati?
Kevin K. Kim joined Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C.'s San Diego office in the Labor & Employment group.
I'm not sure that I have much to say about Priya that hasn't already been said. She's obviously incredible at her job and we have the choice of a seeming endless number of recruiters, so why Priya? This is going to sound hokey, but she genuinely cares about her candidates and structures her searches based upon what's best for the candidate, not for her. It's pretty clear she genuinely loves what she does and at the end of the day, all she really wants is for you to be happy with whatever decision you make, regardless of whether or not it benefits her. She'll basically guarantee that whatever position you're targeting, you're giving it your best shot, and there is no way you won't be overprepared. If you're looking to make a move, or even just have questions about the state of the market, look no further. Priya is an ace recruiter, but an even better person.
Kevin K. Kim
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C. • San Diego

Last updated: June 4, 2026

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