Technical Advisor - Summer 2027 Internship (San Jose, CA) Job at HG Law LLP, San Jose, CA

  • HG Law LLP
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description

Technical Advisor Internship

(San Jose/New York City) – June-August 2027

Engineers can make great lawyers. We can help you on that path.

HG Law LLP (HG) is a full-service intellectual property law firm with offices in New York City, San Jose, and London. We specialize in building strategic patent portfolios that support our clients’ businesses. Our clients span a wide range of engineering and technology sectors and rely on HG’s technical expertise to help protect and advance their innovations.

In January 2027, HG will merge with Lathrop GPM, bringing together the strengths of both firms and further expanding Lathrop’s Intellectual Property Practice. Candidates selected for this position will join Lathrop GPM in June 2027 as Technical Advisor Interns within the combined Intellectual Property team.

We are seeking rising seniors and Master’s students (class of 2028) in Engineering (ME, EE, CE, or Physics) to join the team as Technical Advisor Interns. Working closely with experienced attorneys on patent-related matters, you will gain hands-on experience in patent law while helping deliver high-quality IP services to clients.

No prior legal experience is required.

This is a full-time, in-office position (5 days per week).

Responsibilities

· Meet with inventors to discuss and protect innovations.

· Draft and prosecute patent applications.

· Assist clients in asserting and defending IP rights.

· Conduct competitive landscape analyses.

Qualifications

· Rising senior or Master’s student in Engineering (ME, EE, CE, or Physics) who will graduate in 2028.

· Exceptional communication skills (written and oral).

· Excellent analytical skills and a healthy imagination for problem solving.

· A strong drive and willingness to own projects and see them to completion.

· An excellent academic record.

· You are a self-starter with a healthy curiosity and an interest in developing a career in intellectual property.

· Multi-dimensional interests. Whether you bring deep Star Trek knowledge or a refined love of cooking, we run best with interesting people.

Compensation

·$6,500 per month.

· This is a temporary position and does not include standard employee benefits.

Application Process

To apply, please provide:

· Resume

· Cover Letter

· Transcripts (unofficial accepted)

· Writing Sample – Anything that showcases your writing skills.

Please note that you will first need to create a profile and submit your resume and cover letter.  Once your initial application has been submitted, you can upload the remaining attachments. 

HG Law LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

 

To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

 

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Internship, Work at office

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