Summer Associate in Miami, FL

Law Firm

Miami, FL

Summer Associate in Miami, FL

Summer Associate

No

Job Title

2L IP Summer Associate - IP Litigation

Job Responsibilities

- Work closely with attorneys on challenging, high-impact legal matters.
- Gain experience with a variety of patent prosecution assignments, including claim drafting and responding to Office actions.
- Engage in research, drafting memos, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Participate in client meetings, hearings, and case strategy sessions.
- Explore specific areas of legal interest with ample guidance and support.
- Attend firm events, seminars, and networking opportunities to build professional connections.
- Participate in planned social activities to foster relationships with fellow summer associates and attorneys.

Education and Experience Information

- Second-year law student enrolled at an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
- Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Software, or a similar field.
- Strong academic performance in both undergraduate and law school coursework.
- Genuine interest in pursuing an IP Litigation career at the law firm.
- A license with the USPTO/Patent Bar is preferred.
- Demonstrated personal and professional achievements.
- Passion, curiosity, and approachability, with a willingness to learn and be coached.

Salary Information

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Additional Information

The Summer Associate Program is an immersive 8-week opportunity offering law students real-world legal experience under the mentorship of experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment. The program is designed to treat students as professionals, entrusting them with meaningful work and allowing them to contribute to complex legal matters. Special seminars on topics like soft skills, the business of law firms, and legal industry trends are also included to enhance their legal education.

The . Summer Associate Program provides a flexible structure to allow participants to explore various areas of law. Projects are assigned on a weekly rotating schedule from lawyers across different practice areas and professional backgrounds. Participants receive coaching and feedback through both informal day-to-day interactions and formal evaluations. The program also includes a full schedule of activities to help participants build relationships with lawyers and fellow associates in social settings.

The law firm emphasizes its core values of integrity, teamwork, entrepreneurship, investment, celebration, perspective, accomplishment, and inclusiveness, seeking candidates who reflect these attributes. The program is described as more than a summer job; it is a path to creating long-lasting relationships and building a strong foundation for a successful legal career. The application deadline for the 2026 Summer Program is September 1, 2025.