Summer Associate in San Diego, CA

Law Firm

San Diego, CA

Summer Associate in San Diego, CA

Summer Associate

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Job Title: 2026 2L Patent Prosecution Summer Associate

Job Responsibilities:
The 2L Patent Prosecution Summer Associate will be a part of the law firm's Patent Prosecution group, which is focused on tackling complex and challenging problems in the field of patent law. The responsibilities include:

- Receiving extensive training in all aspects of patent prosecution, including analysis work, due diligence, and litigation support.
- Participating in the law firm's unique Patent Boot Camp training program.
- Working directly with seasoned lawyers on substantive client matters.
- Receiving unparalleled mentorship from leading IP partners.
- Engaging in comprehensive practice and professional skills training.
- Experiencing the law firm's shared values, inclusive community, and diverse practice areas firsthand.
- Developing a deep understanding of clients’ business strategies to customize an IP strategy for them, from the earliest stage of technical development to product clearance and licensing.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates interested in the 2L Patent Prosecution Summer Associate position must meet the following educational and experience requirements:

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- Must be a . citizen or have authorization to work in the United States.
- Applicants must be a registered patent agent or qualified to sit for the USPTO exam.
- For the technology group, candidates should have backgrounds in engineering and/or computer science.
- For the life sciences group, candidates should possess graduate-level degrees in life sciences, plant biology, chemistry, and/or medicine.

Salary Information:
The compensation for the Summer Associate position is aligned with first-year associate salaries, set at $225,000 annually for the class of 2025. This amount may be subject to modification in the future. Health and wellness benefits and paid holidays may also be included as part of the compensation package.

Additional Information:
- The law firm is deeply committed to its values, pro bono work, and fostering diversity and inclusion.
- Candidates are encouraged to explore the law firm's digital resources, including an interactive Summer Associate Program brochure, virtual job simulations, the law firm's blog, and their YouTube channel.
- All application documents must be submitted in format, including the resume, transcripts for all degrees (completed and in progress), a cover letter indicating the office of interest, and a writing sample (5-12 pages).
- The law firm provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, prohibiting discrimination based on various protected characteristics as outlined in their EEO statement.
- Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates may apply to more than one office, advising recruiters of their preferences during interviews.