Technical Writer

Part-time

Houston, TX

About the position

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients. The Technical Writer will prepare text and figures/figure legends for patent applications in the life sciences and chemical areas using material provided by inventors, such as scientific manuscripts, grant applications, poster presentations, or talks/presentations. This position requires strong technical knowledge in the life sciences/chemistry and the ability to review critically scientific material. The successful candidate is expected to have solid communication skills, both verbal and written, and should demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills. This position may work remotely on a regular basis pursuant to our hybrid working policy. The Technical Writer will work a reduced schedule of 0.5 full time equivalency (FTE) with an average of 80 hours per month, as needed, and is expected to bill at least 800 hours to clients annually. Paid vacation and other aspects of the compensation package will be prorated based on FTE. This position will not be eligible for some plans due to the reduced schedule.

Responsibilities

• Confer with attorneys, patent agents, and technical advisors to integrate scientific material (text and figures) into descriptions of technical concepts for a patent application based on that material
• Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
• Use advanced knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar
• Complete additional projects for patent applications as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s or Ph.D degree in the life sciences (e.g., biology, biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, neurobiology) or in another area but based on research in the life sciences
• Advanced knowledge of the English language, grammar and composition required
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Excellent analytical and communication skills are a must
• Excellent communication, organizational, writing, and proofreading skills
• Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to successfully complete assignments with tight deadlines is essential
• Must be able to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization

Benefits

• Access to three medical plans
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible
• Fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys
• Competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm
• Generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave
• 11 Firm holidays