2025 2L Summer Associate - San Diego
San Diego, CA 
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Perkins Coie's summer associate program provides varied work and training opportunities as well as social events designed to promote interaction among summer associates, attorneys and business professionals. Our summer associate program is our primary source of new associate hires. Summer associates work on a wide range of challenging legal assignments similar to those given to new associates, which typically include legal research, analysis, and drafting. Summer associates are commonly invited to attend depositions, mediations, deal closings, client meetings, trials, and other professional activities and events. They are welcome and encouraged to work on pro bono projects. Perkins Coie seeks summer associates who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership in and service to the community, and dedication to excellence in the legal profession. Candidates must be currently enrolled students in good standing pursuing the degree of Juris Doctor at an ABA-accredited law school. The application process will require and prompt you to attach your resume, law school transcript, a writing sample (10-page max), and a cover letter explaining your areas of interest and geographical preference. Patent Prosecution candidates for the San Diego office must be admitted to or be eligible to sit for the Patent Bar and must have a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, and/or a related field. Patent Litigation candidates for the San Diego office must have a degree in engineering, computer science computer engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, and/or a related field. Candidates for both Patent Prosecution and Patent Litigation for the San Diego office must add undergraduate and graduate school transcripts to the listed required documents. This position is not benefits-eligible; however, paid holidays are available. Monthly compensation for California, New York, and Washington State is $18,750.
Perkins Coie LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.

 

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Job Summary
Company
Perkins Coie LLP
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open
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