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Summer Associate – Patent Prosecution
Ashurst Perkins Coie. Join Ashurst Perkins Coie's 2028 summer associate program in the Patent Prosecution practice .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong writing and interpersonal skills essential for client-facing projects and legal drafting in patent prosecution. Holds a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and is eligible to sit for the Patent Bar, with a background in relevant technical fields.
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Juris DoctorPatent Bar EligibilityPatent ProsecutionExcellent Writing SkillsInterpersonal Skills
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Hard Skills
Legal ResearchDraftingAnalysisTechnical WritingClient MeetingsDepositionsDeal Closings
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsProfessional Development Participation
Industry Keywords
Patent LawPro Bono MattersABA-accredited Law SchoolAcademic AchievementElectrical EngineeringComputer SciencePhysicsMechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringLife Sciences
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Join Ashurst Perkins Coie's 2028 summer associate program in the Patent Prosecution practice
- Perform research, drafting, and analysis
- Work on client-facing projects alongside attorneys and mentors
- Attend hearings, client meetings, depositions, and deal closings
- Work on pro bono matters
- Participate in professional development activities and social events
- Indicate geographic preference and preferred office, with up to two offices allowed among Austin, New York, Palo Alto, and Seattle
Requirements
What you’ll need- First-year law student in good standing pursuing a Juris Doctor at an ABA-accredited law school
- Demonstrated record of academic achievement
- Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated interest in practicing law in patent prosecution
- Admitted to, or eligible to sit for, the Patent Bar
- Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a similar field
- Advanced technical degrees in the life sciences may also be considered
- Submit a resume, cover letter, undergraduate and graduate transcripts if applicable, law school transcript, and legal writing sample of 10 pages maximum
- References may be requested if selected for an interview
Benefits
Comp & perks- Paid holidays
- Meaningful, substantive work and professional development activities are offered, but the position is not benefits-eligible