Law Student - Law Firm in Huntsville, AL

Law Firm

Huntsville, AL

Law Student - Law Firm in Huntsville, AL

Law Student

No

Job Title: Summer Associate/Intern

Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in an eight-week Summer Program aimed at providing exposure to patent law and real client work.
- Engage in real work projects, participate in client meetings, attend depositions and trials, and partake in Continued Legal Education seminars.
- Attend a "Patents 101" course designed to provide base knowledge necessary for success in patent law.
- Participate in weekly lunch and learn sessions presented by attorneys, technical advisors, and patent agents to gain insight into various practices and expertise within the law firm.
- Engage in intentional mentorship, receiving guidance, feedback, and support from assigned mentors who are part of the Recruiting Committee.
- Participate in weekly social events to network with attorneys and staff members, fostering camaraderie and showcasing the culture of the law firm.

Education and Experience Information:
- Ideal candidates are law students with a technical background, particularly in engineering or related fields.
- Candidates should have a strong attention to detail and enjoy using their skills as avid learners, researchers, and writers.
- A demonstrated ability to expand knowledge in various technical areas and a passion for mentorship and connecting with the intellectual property community is valued.

Salary Information:
- Salary details are not provided in the text for the Summer Associate or Intern positions.
- The text notes that benefits are offered to full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, mental health services, parental leave, and retirement plans. These benefits are not available for internships or part-time positions.

Additional Information:
- The Summer Program is an investment in the future of both the candidates and the law firm, aiming to find the best fit for both parties.
- The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, with hiring practices that do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, handicap, or veteran status.
- The application process includes self-identification questions to support the firm's commitment to diversity, though responses are confidential and not considered in employment decisions.
- The application for the 2026 Summer Program is open for law students in the Class of 2027, with applications for the Summer Intern Program opening in the Fall.
- Candidates interested in emerging technologies and innovations are encouraged to apply.