Summer Associate in Colorado Springs, CO

Law Firm

Colorado Springs, CO

Summer Associate in Colorado Springs, CO

Summer Associate

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Job Title: 2L Summer Associate (IP)

Job Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of the 2L Summer Associate in the Intellectual Property (IP) department is to engage in meaningful exposure to substantive legal assignments. The summer program is designed to provide robust mentoring, networking, and learning opportunities. The associate will be involved in various tasks related to patent prosecution, litigation, trademark, copyright, privacy, and other IP-related legal work. The goal is to build a strong foundation for a successful career in Intellectual Property law.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the 2L Summer Associate position should be law students with technical backgrounds in fields such as electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, physics, or an advanced degree in Chemistry. A . degree in any science/engineering field that qualifies students to take the Patent Bar Exam is also acceptable. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to pursuing an Intellectual Property practice. Prior industry experience, patent prosecution experience, and a patent registration number are considered advantageous.

The firm seeks candidates with outstanding academic credentials and excellent writing skills. Factors considered in evaluating candidates include previous work experience, excellence in undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) studies, law school performance, participation in law review, significant writing and oral communication experience, moot court or mock trial experience, comparable extracurricular activities, professionalism, and contributions to the community.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the 2L Summer Associate position.

Additional Information:
Candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, undergraduate transcript, and a writing sample to complete their application. Applicants should only submit one application for their preferred office and practice group interest, though additional offices of interest may be included in the cover letter. Subsequent applications will not be considered. The firm will review applications on a rolling basis and will contact candidates if there is interest in moving forward with their candidacy.

Legal Considerations:
The position is subject to export control laws. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.