2026 Summer Associate - Biotechnology Chemical Group - Chemical Prosecution
2026 Summer Associate - Biotechnology Chemical Group - Chemical Prosecution
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Job Description
Who are we
Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox is one of the most highly regarded intellectual property specialty law firms dedicated exclusively to the protection transfer and enforcement of IP rights for its clients. Based in Washington D.C. we are a fullservice IP firm offering patent litigation patent preparation and prosecution of design and utility patents and trademark and brand protection. Our firm culture is what sets us apart in the industry. We recognize that it is the talent and dynamism of each individual that contributes to our shared success. We have cultivated an environment that is welcoming inclusive and intellectually stimulating with just the right touch of fun and exuberance.
Sterne Kesslers team of attorneys and agents helps clients in the chemical industry tailor IP strategies to increase shareholder value. Our expertise includes patenting cuttingedge inventions and enabling improvements that involve new chemical entities (NCE) polymers and polymer processing technology chemical synthesis chemical formulations and commercial and consumer applications of new materials. We draft patent applications (US and foreign) with an eye to commercializing products and attracting commercial investors in a wide array of industries including analytical chemistry environmental chemistry organic synthesis pesticides and herbicides nanotechnology and much more.
What does the Summer Program offer
- The program will be held inperson in our Washington DC office from May 18 July 24 2026. Summer Associates may workfromhome 12 days per week. Summer Associates are compensated at a rate of $4326/week.
- Our summer associates work on matters involving cuttingedge technologies developed by a broad range of innovative individuals and companies. The work involves all phases of patent practice including preparation prosecution licensing client counseling and litigation.
- Your summer will include relevant work assignments midpoint and endofsummer evaluations workshops/trainings and exposure to our team structure all designed to reflect what life is like for an attorney at Sterne Kessler.
- Our summers enjoy a number of social events which allow Summer Associates to get to know our attorneys on a personal level. Past events have included a firmwide crab feast DC sporting events city and museum tours and more.
What will you bring to the role
- Currently enrolled in an ABAaccredited law school with an expected graduation date in May 2027.
- Patent bar eligibility with a degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Organic Chemistry Pharmacology or equivalent discipline is required; Advanced degree/industry experience preferred.
- Stellar academic credentials.
- Obvious interest in IP and patent law specifically in patent prosecution.
To Apply: In the application process on the following pages please upload your 1 resume 2 a writing sample 3 all academic transcripts (unofficial accepted for all degrees) and cover letter (optional but helpful to provide additional context on your expertise and interest in our firm). Due to the exciting level of interest in our firm we are unable to individually contact all candidates to collect materials to complete applications. If you are unsure if your materials successfully uploaded please email all your materials to
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted until the positions are filled. We encourage you to apply early. For questions please contact Heather Molina at or.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
