Local College Co-op - Intellectual Property Law

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Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. Were a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.If youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role youre in the right place.

Dow has an exciting parttime cooperative education job opportunity available in Midland MI. This position is open to qualified and highly committed college students enrolled in a fully accredited college or university located very close to the Midland Dow site. Unlike a shortterm internship project outside of school terms this particular role is a longterm yearround undergraduate student position at least one full year in duration while the student is simultaneously taking classes toward an undergraduate degree.Thisopportunity offers the student valuable professional work experience in a dynamic multinational corporation interfacing with colleagues and leaders in many different roles.This program is designed for academically successful students who meet ALL of the specific job and coop program requirements listed below and who can simultaneously succeed both in school and in a professional work environment.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this job is to assist administrative assistants paralegals and attorneys in a fastpaced Intellectual Property Law group of the Dow Legal department. Some job duties include copy work misc. letter drafting and filing. Must be able to keep up with workload demands to meet deadline dates. Preferred is a candidate with two years or more availability.

Key Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Preparing drafts of letters and documents from forms/templates
• Searching for patent references
• Obtaining signatures on documents for patent applications
• Preparing packages for shipping scanning special projects and other miscellaneous tasks

Required & Preferred Qualifications

• Student should be able to take directions and follow through with accurately finished work product.
• Student should have initiative to work with little or no supervision.
• Student should not be afraid to ask questions if clarification is needed.
• Student should be flexible have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Student must be able to prioritize tasks.
• Quality work product and attention to detail is a must.
• High school diploma/graduate and currently enrolled in a college/university curriculum.

Preferred Skills

• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Communication both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a team and individually
• Attention to detail
• Computer skills

Critical Requirements of the Local Student College CoOp Program

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma/GED and already enrolled at an accredited college or university located close to the Midland Dow site pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per term during both the Fall and Winter terms (SeptApr).
• Seeking high performing student with strong GPAs of 3.000 is preferred and most preferred are GPAs of 3.500.
• Able to begin work very soon usually within 3 weeks of the job offer and work yearround at least 16 hours each week ONLY during our regular business hours 8am5pm MonFrimax 8 hours/day and 30/week during school).
• Commit to the role for at least 1 full calendar year (BEFORE completing classes for your stated undergraduate degree or BEFORE transferring out of the area). Students available longer than one year before completing their degree program are preferred and advantaged.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality in commuting to work daily or at least 2 days a week; therefore dependable transportation dedication and time management skills are absolutely required.
• Since this is a Local Coop position candidates must live within 50 miles of the Dow site to which they are applying
• Any current Dow college coops wishing to transfer into this role must have been in their current role at least one full year must have at least one full year left before graduating or transferring out of the area and must have supervisor approval before applying to each Dow coop job posting.

Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to pass a background check and drug screen/medical evaluation and will verify schoolrelated requirements and I9 documentation before being hired into Dow.

A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in highgrowth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth asset integration and scale focused innovation leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative customercentric inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dows equal opportunities is available on www.dow.