The Seattle office of Perkins Coie, LLP has a number of positions open:
2017 1L Patent Prosecution/Litigation Fellowship - Job #A20161203 – Seattle, Washington
The 2017 Perkins Coie 1L Patent Prosecution and Patent Litigation Fellows will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:
· Candidates must be a first-year law student in good standing pursuing the degree of Juris Doctor at an ABA accredited law school.
· Candidates must have a strong academic record as well as experience that demonstrates great promise for a successful career in the legal profession.
· Candidates must have the technical or scientific background necessary for the practice group’s work. Applicants with prior professional technical or scientific experience are preferred.
Applicants for Patent Prosecution positions must be eligible to sit for the Patent Bar. Candidates with Electrical Engineering and Computer Science degrees are preferred.
To be considered, please submit the following materials by clicking on the link below:
· Resume
· Cover Letter (a brief transmittal letter is sufficient)
· Three references (please provide name, email, phone)
· Undergraduate, graduate and, if available, law school transcripts (unofficial versions are acceptable)
· Legal writing sample (10-page maximum)
Application period begins Thursday, December 1, 2016 and ends Monday, January 16, 2017.
https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/summer-program/job-listings/index.html
2017 1L Diversity Fellowship - Job #A20161214 – Seattle, Washington
The 2017 Perkins Coie 1L Diversity Student Fellows will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:
· Candidates must be a first-year law student in good standing pursuing the degree of Juris Doctor at an ABA accredited law school.
· Candidates must have a strong academic record as well as experience that demonstrates great promise for a successful career in the legal profession.
· Candidates must meaningfully contribute to the diversity of the law school student body and, upon entering the legal profession, the legal community.
To be considered, please submit the following materials by clicking on the link below:
· Resume
· Three references (please provide name, email, phone)
· Undergraduate and, if available, law school transcripts (unofficial versions are acceptable)
· Legal writing sample (10-page maximum)
· Personal Statement (one-page, single-spaced)
Your personal statement should go beyond your resume to tell your unique personal history.
Please do not submit a cover letter. In-office interviews will be granted to finalists before fellowships are awarded.
Application period begins Thursday, December 1, 2016 and ends Monday, January 16, 2017.
https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/summer-program/overview.html
Associate Attorney - Commercial Litigation - Job #A20160905 - Seattle, Washington
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking a mid-level litigation associate to join its White Collar & Investigations practice. The associate primarily will be engaged in representing clients in government investigations, prosecutions, and enforcement actions, litigating civil fraud matters, such as False Claims Act and securities proceedings, and conducting internal investigations. Candidates must have at least three years of experience at a national law firm working on complex litigation matters, preferably including white collar work, working for a government regulator, prosecutor's office or public defender, and/or service as a judicial clerk (federal clerks preferred). All applicants must have a JD from a top law school, strong law school grades and excellent writing skills. To apply, please submit a cover letter outlining your specific interest in and qualifications to join a white collar practice, a current resume, law school transcripts, and a self-edited writing sample.
https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/commercial-litigation-associate-job-a20160905-seattle-wa.html
Associate Attorney - Environment, Energy & Resource - Job #A20160714d - Seattle, Washington
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a junior to mid-level associate to join the firm’s Environment, Energy, and Resources practice. The ideal candidate will have two to four years of experience on environmental regulatory and/or litigation matters. Experience with the Clean Air Act, the Renewable Fuel Standard, and/or working with the petroleum refining industry is preferred. The practice includes stationary source, mobile source, and fuels work for the petroleum refining industry and related work for other industries. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and strong writing, advocacy and client service skills. Prior federal judicial clerkship is a plus. To be considered, please provide your cover letter, resume, law school transcript and a writing sample.
https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/environment-energy-resources-associate-job-a20160714f-seattle.html
Associate Attorney - Financial Transactions - Job #A20161220 - Seattle, Washington
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking an entry-level or junior associate to join our Financial Transactions practice group. Experience in banking, commercial and real estate finance and accounting is strongly preferred. All candidates must have strong academic credentials and be a member of the Washington State Bar. To apply, please access the link below and attach your cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.
https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/financial-transactions-associate-job-a20161220-seattle-wa.html
Associate Attorney - Patent Prosecution - Job #A20161104 – Seattle, Washington
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking a patent prosecution associate with three to six years of prosecution experience to join its growing patent prosecution practice. Candidates must have a degree in computer science or electrical engineering, strong academic credentials and excellent references. All candidates must be admitted to the USPTO and must be members of the Washington Bar. To apply, please access the link below and attach your cover letter, resume, law school transcript and graduate/undergraduate transcripts.
https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/patent-prosecution-associate-job-a20161104-seattle-wa.html
Associate Attorney - Product Liability Associate - Job #A20161221 - Seattle, Washington
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking a junior associate to join its Product Liability practice group. Candidates must have at least one year of experience through either a federal clerkship and/or working on complex litigation matters at an AmLaw 100 law firm. Excellent academic credentials are required. To apply, please click on the link below and attach your cover letter, resume and law school transcript.
https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/product-liability-associate-job-a20161221-seattle-wa.html
Associate Attorney - Technology Transactions & Privacy - Job #A20160514a – Seattle, Washington
Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a midlevel associate to join its cutting edge Technology Transactions & Privacy practice. Candidates should have three to six years of experience which includes general US and international privacy and data security. Helpful to have experience advising internet platforms, retailers, social media companies, mobile apps providers, social media companies, cloud storage providers and telecommunication companies. Commercial and consumer agreement drafting skills a plus. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials. To apply, please access the link below and attach your cover letter, resume and law school transcript.
https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/technology-transactions-privacy-associate-job-a20160514-seattle.html
Associate Attorney - Trademark Copyright Media & Brand Protection Associate - Job #A20161218 – Seattle, Washington
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie LLP seeks an attorney with two to five years of relevant trademark experience to work with our Trademark, Copyright, Media & Brand Protection practice. The ideal candidate will have well-developed skills in U.S. and international trademark clearance, counseling, prosecution and enforcement. Experience with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy, IP transactions, advertising, marketing and promotions matters, as well as handling copyright-related issues and registration is strongly preferred. Attention to detail, the ability to work well in a group, as well as the ability to work independently, are important characteristics. Successful candidates will have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing skills and a proven track record in all aspects of a trademark, copyright, domain name, and advertising practice. Experience in a large law firm setting is also preferred.
Our nationally-ranked Trademark, Copyright, Media & Brand Protection practice represents multi-national clients in a wide range of industries, from consumer products, software, industrial manufacturing, aerospace, transportation, forest products and construction, to retail, finance, health care, high technology, biotech, fashion, music, advertising, marketing, and interactive entertainment, as well as start-ups and smaller businesses. The firm has a strong focus on intellectual property practices, and one of the largest trademark practices in the Pacific Northwest.
To be considered, please provide your cover letter, resume, writing sample, references and law school transcript.
https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/trademark-copyright-media-brand-protection-associate-job.html
Associate Attorney - Trademark Copyright Media & Brand Protection - Job #A20160801 – Seattle, Washington
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie LLP seeks an attorney with at least six years of relevant trademark experience to work with our Trademark, Copyright, Media & Brand Protection practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in U.S. and international trademark clearance, counseling, prosecution and enforcement. Experience with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy, IP transactions, advertising, marketing and promotions matters, as well as handling copyright-related issues and registration is strongly preferred. Experience in a large law firm setting is also preferred. This is a non-partnership track position.
Our nationally-ranked Trademark, Copyright, Media & Brand Protection practice represents multi-national clients in a wide range of industries, from consumer products, software, industrial manufacturing, aerospace, transportation, forest products and construction, to retail, finance, health care, high technology, biotech, fashion, music, advertising, marketing, and interactive entertainment, as well as start-ups and smaller businesses. The firm has a strong focus on intellectual property practices, and one of the largest trademark practices in the Pacific Northwest.
Please submit a resume, law school transcript, writing sample and references by accessing the link below.
https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/trademark-copyright-media-brand-protection-attorney-job.html
Niko Olsrud | Perkins Coie LLP
TEMP ATTORNEY RECRUITING ASSISTANT
1201 Third Avenue Suite 4900
Seattle, WA 98101-3099
D. +1.206.359.3262
F. +1.206.359.9000
E. NOlsrud@perkinscoie.com
