<p>Eaton's Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Summer Associate - Intellectual Property (IP) Law.</p> <p>The hourly rate for this position is $38 per hour, equivalent to $3,040 biweekly or $79,040 annually. per hour.</p> <p>Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.</p> <p>What you'll do:</p> <p>Position Overview:</p> <p>We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intellectual Property Summer Associate that is interested in learning and contributing to a fast-action, in-house IP team. The work will focus on patents, trademarks, and copyright matters. This position is ideal for a second-year law student with a background in electrical or mechanical engineering and a keen interest in IP and patent law. The Summer Associate will work closely with our legal and engineering teams to support various IP-related projects.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Conduct legal research on intellectual property issues, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. </li><li>Support patent litigation and enforcement activities. </li><li>Assist in drafting and reviewing IP documents, such as agreements, contracts, patent applications, trademark registrations, and licensing agreements. Could also include digital related agreements and clauses. </li><li>Participate in IP strategy meetings and provide input on patent portfolio management. </li><li>Participate in strategic IP projects to improve the department and deliver solutions to business needs. </li><li>Stay updated on recent developments in intellectual property law and related fields. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>Required (Basic) Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school (J.D. candidate). </li><li>Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. </li><li>No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Beachwood OH will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. </li><li>Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future. </li></ul> <p>Position Criteria:</p> <ul> <li>Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. </li><li>Strong interest in Intellectual Property and Patent Law. </li><li>Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills. </li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. </li><li>Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. </li><li>10% travel required. </li></ul> <p>We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.</p> <p>Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.</p> <p>You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.</p> <p>To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.</p> <p>We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.</p>