Job Title: Summer Law Clerk – Intellectual Property Law Firm

Location: Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Position Type: Summer / Seasonal

Schedule: Full-Time

Compensation: $15-$25 per hour (depending on experience and technical background)

About Us

Rockman Videbeck & O’Connor LLC is a small boutique intellectual property law firm dedicated to helping clients protect and enforce their innovations, technologies, brands, and creative works. Our practice includes patent, trademark, copyright, and related IP matters for clients ranging from startups to established businesses.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Summer Law Clerk to join our intellectual property law firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated law student or aspiring legal professional with a technical background in computer engineering, software engineering, or mechanical engineering who is interested in gaining hands-on experience in intellectual property law. No prior law firm experience is required. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

The Summer Law Clerk may assist attorneys with a variety of tasks, including:

Conducting legal and technical research
Assisting with patent and trademark prosecution matters
Reviewing inventions, technical documents, and product materials
Drafting correspondence, summaries, and internal memoranda
Supporting preparation of patent applications, office action responses, and other IP-related filings
Assisting with due diligence and portfolio management projects
Organizing case files and maintaining matter-related documents
Performing other substantive and administrative support tasks as needed

Qualifications

Current law student, recent graduate, or candidate with a strong interest in intellectual property law
Educational background in computer engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field
Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
Careful attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general comfort working with technical materials

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in patent law, technology, innovation, or engineering-related legal work
Interest in pursuing the patent bar, if eligible

What We Offer

Exposure to a wide range of intellectual property matters
Opportunity to work closely with attorneys on meaningful assignments
Mentorship and practical experience in a professional law firm setting
A collaborative environment with opportunities to develop both legal and technical skills

How to Apply

Please submit your:

Resume
Cover letter
Law School & Undergraduate Transcript

To: suta@rvoiplaw.com

Rockman Videbeck & O’Connor is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

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