2027 First Year Associate

About the role

Talented students who bring both technical depth and legal expertise are encouraged to join our team. We are seeking students who want to engage some of the world’s most innovative companies and are capable of conveying broad concepts in a timely and responsive manner.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients and colleagues to understand their needs and provide solutions
• Convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Work collaboratively in a team environment
• Write persuasively on topics related to patent law
• Utilize strong technical skills in a science or engineering discipline

Requirements

• A member of the Patent Bar or a patent-bar eligible undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, biomedical engineering, or the like
• A 3.0+ Undergraduate GPA and a 3.0+ Law School GPA preferred
• Likely to be considered for this role if you are legally authorized to access ITAR-controlled data under applicable federal requirements (e.g., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Qualifications

• Access to systems and information subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Skills

• Persuasive writing skills
• Strong technical skills in a science or engineering discipline
• Well-versed in patent law

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Health insurance + HSA with firm contribution
• Dental and vision coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Pay

Salary ranges from $10,000 – 12,000 per month. The salary range listed in each job posting represents the minimum and maximum targets for new hire salaries across all locations. Actual compensation within this range is determined by various factors.

Schedule

N/A