IP Legal Intern (Hybrid)

Job Description This role will be conducted in a hybrid remote format, with the employee splitting their time between our 65 Spit Brook Rd, Nashua, NH site, and remotely. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must reside within a reasonable daily commute of our offices in Nashua, and be willing to work on-site 2-3 days per week.

BAE Systems in Nashua, NH is accepting applications for a paid Fall semester patent internship. Applicants must be patent bar eligible and U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. Applicants who have completed Patent Law, Patent Prosecution I and II and who have undergraduate degrees in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science/engineering and aerospace or aeronautical engineering are preferred but all patent bar eligible students are welcome to apply.

Internship in the Intellectual Property department under direction of legal counsel supervision. Legal Intern will analyze, write memos and perform research on legal topics specific to IP. Help draft provisional patents, respond to Office Actions and other IP related legal assignments.

In addition, the internship may require work relating to corporate law matters. Interns will be responsible for assignments involving all aspects of the department’s responsibilities, such as:

• Analyzing and drafting various legal documents, including review of government and commercial contracts, NDAs and licenses.
• Conducting legal research and preparing legal memos and correspondence
• Responding to discovery requests and subpoenas.
• Assisting the department attorneys with general matters.
• Assisting the IP Department with patent and trademark matters.
• Assisting the Ethics Office with general and compliance matters.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship or Permanent Resident status.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must be in actively enrolled in 2nd or 3rd year of law school
• Ability to analyze, write memos and perform research on legal topics specific to IP.
• Help draft provisional patents, respond to Office Actions and other IP related legal assignments.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Completion of advanced courses in Intellectual Property
• Knowledge and experience with Patent Prosecution
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Personable – good attitude
• Results oriented
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to comfortably interact with others as well as all levels of management
• Solid work ethic

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $49390 – $66660

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
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