The Orange County office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking a patent preparation and prosecution associate to join their Intellectual Property Section. USPTO registration and California Bar are required and a technical background or experience in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or Physical Chemistry is preferred. Shook Hardy offers a solid history and proven reputation of excellence, with a support team of complex, science-intensive specialists and stellar resources to solidify its strength and leadership in IP. Candidates should have a strong academic background from a nationally respected law school and an equally impressive undergraduate degree.