About the role#
This is a long-term, year-round cooperative education position based in Midland, Michigan. You will provide administrative, records, and operational support to paralegals, lawyers, and other legal professionals within the Dow Legal team, with a focus on Innovation Law activities. This role is designed for students who can balance professional work with their undergraduate studies, requiring a commitment of at least one full calendar year.
What you'll do#
- Manage shared mailbox communications, route client requests, and support follow-up.
- Prepare draft letters and documents using approved templates.
- Search for patent references and assist with patent-related administrative tasks.
- Maintain patent filing systems, electronic records, and documentation.
- Process incoming and outgoing mail, including records storage, retrieval, scanning, and filing.
- Obtain signatures and prepare shipping documents or packages.
- Support day-to-day office operations, including phones, supplies, and printers.
- Assist with special projects and other legal or administrative tasks.
What you'll need#
- Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED.
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at an accredited college or university located near the Midland Dow site.
- Maintain a minimum of 6 credit hours per term during Fall and Winter terms.
- A GPA of 3.000 or higher is preferred.
- Ability to begin work within 3 weeks of an offer.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while following directions.
- Strong organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to produce accurate, high-quality work.
- Ability to lift packages and boxes as needed.
Location & details#
- Location: Midland, Michigan (must live within 50 miles of the site).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, year-round.
- Commitment: Minimum of 1 full calendar year.
- Sponsorship: No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
About Dow
Dow operates as a materials science company that produces chemicals for packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications. Founded in 1897, the company maintains manufacturing sites across 31 countries. It employs over 45,000 people and is based in Midland, Michigan. The firm reported sales of approximately 45 billion dollars in 2023.
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