Patent Development Summer Associate (JD Class of 2029)

DLA Piper LLP; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper's Patent Development group is seeking exceptional law students to join the 2028 summer program in the Boston office (and in Philadelphia, Palo Alto, San Diego, and Washington, DC). We look for candidates with entrepreneurial mindsets who want to build their legal skills and gain insight into client needs.

We value innovators and teamwork, offer in-depth training, and provide opportunities to build your network through social events during the 10-week program.

Qualifications

• This application is open to the Class of 2029 law students.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Job description

DLA Piper's Patent Development group is seeking exceptional law students to join the 2028 summer program in the Boston office (and in Philadelphia, Palo Alto, San Diego, and Washington, DC). We look for candidates with entrepreneurial mindsets who want to build their legal skills and gain insight into client needs.

We value innovators and teamwork, offer in-depth training, and provide opportunities to build your network through social events during the 10-week program.