Class of 2029 Summer Associate- Biotechnology & Chemical Group (Biotechnology Patent Prosecution)
About The Position
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is an intellectual property law firm based in Washington, D.C. The Biotechnology & Chemical Group drafts and prosecutes patent applications related to biotechnology inventions, including diagnostics, genotyping and genomic profiling, CRISPR, PROTA, molecular and cell biology, and related technologies. The Summer Associate position is for students enrolled in an ABA-accredited Juris Doctor program who expect to graduate in May 2029, or May 2030 if currently enrolled as a part-time student. The firm is reviewing candidates for its 2027 and 2028 Summer Programs. Both programs are in person at the firm's Washington, D.C. office. Summer associates generally work in the office three to four days per week and may work from home one to two days per week, depending on trainings and social events. Summer associates receive assignments involving cutting-edge technologies and the full range of patent practice, including preparation, prosecution, licensing, client counseling, and litigation. The program also includes an informal midpoint evaluation, a formal end-of-summer evaluation, workshops and trainings, exposure to the firm's team structure, and social events with attorneys. Compensation is $4,326 per week.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school Juris Doctor program and expected to graduate in May 2029, or May 2030 if currently a part-time student.
- Patent bar eligible with an advanced degree in biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, cellular biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, pharmacology, or an equivalent discipline.
- Stellar academic credentials.
- Demonstrated interest in intellectual property and patent law, specifically patent prosecution.
Nice To Haves
- Industry experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work on matters involving cutting-edge technologies developed by innovative individuals and companies.
- Contribute to work across phases of patent practice, including preparation, prosecution, licensing, client counseling, and litigation.
- Participate in relevant work assignments, workshops and trainings, and midpoint and end-of-summer evaluations.
Benefits
- Compensation of $4,326 per week.
- Opportunity to work from home one to two days per week, depending on trainings and social events.
- Workshops and trainings.
- Social events with attorneys.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
