Wilson Sonsini
Associate, Patent Prosecution (Life Sciences)
Salary
Estimated · high confidence≈ $245k–$385ka year
Basis: Big Law market scale (July 2026), 2nd–5th-year associate: $245k–$385k.
The employer did not post a figure. Estimates come from ranges other employers posted for similar roles, the Big Law class-year scale, H-1B wage filings (U.S. Department of Labor) and BLS pay data for the city.
What the posting asks for
USPTO registration: preferred
“We want to hear from you if you have 1-4 years of patent prosecution law firm experience, patent bar membership, and a background in one of the following fields: cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, organi…”
Experience: 1–4 years
“We want to hear from you if you have 1-4 years of patent prosecution law firm experience, patent bar membership, and a background in one of the following fields: cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, organi…”
Degree: chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology (preferred)
“We want to hear from you if you have 1-4 years of patent prosecution law firm experience, patent bar membership, and a background in one of the following fields: cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, organi…”
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In brief
Join Wilson Sonsini as an Associate in Patent Prosecution specializing in Life Sciences. Draft and prosecute applications, provide IP counseling, and supervise junior team members in a dynamic environment.
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- Posted
- June 19, 2024
- First seen
- October 4, 2026
- Last verified
- October 13, 2026
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