2L IP Summer Associates and First Year Associates for 2027 – Intellectual Property Department
About the role
Dinsmore is accepting resumes for its 2027 Summer program and 2027 first year Associate class in the Intellectual Property Department. Positions are available in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and San Diego.
Responsibilities
Summer Associates will assist with legal research, drafting documents, and other tasks under supervision. First year Associates will handle a variety of legal matters, including patent prosecution, litigation, and trademark/copyright work, depending on their background.
Requirements
- A technical background for patent positions
- Patent-bar-eligible undergraduate degree for patent positions
- No technical background for IP litigation or trademark/copyright positions
- Graduating law school in 2027 or 2028
- High academic achievements in law school and undergraduate school
- Excellent research and writing abilities
- Extracurricular involvement and/or employment history (preferably in leadership positions)
- Maturity, ability to accept responsibility, and strong interpersonal skills
Qualifications
Students must have a strong academic record and demonstrate leadership and professional skills through extracurricular activities and employment.
Skills
Strong legal research and writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
Weekly salary range for Summer Associates: $3,500 - $3,650, varying by location.
Salary range for first year Associates: $172,000 to $187,000.
Pay
The weekly salary range for Summer Associates is $3,500 - $3,650 and varies by location.
The salary range for first year Associates is $172,000 to $187,000.
Schedule
Summer Associates typically work 40 hours per week during the summer months.
First year Associates work full-time, typically 40 hours per week.
Contact
To apply, send your cover letter, resume, and transcripts to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, OH 45202, email to dinsmore.legalrecruiting@dinsmore.com, or click apply.
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