About the role#
This is a long-term, year-round cooperative education position for undergraduate students. You will provide administrative, records, and operational support to paralegals, lawyers, and other legal professionals within the Dow Legal department, with a primary focus on Innovation Law activities. This role requires a commitment of at least one full calendar year while you are simultaneously taking classes toward your undergraduate degree.
What you'll do#
- Manage shared mailbox communications, route client requests, and support timely follow-up.
- Prepare draft letters and documents using approved forms and templates.
- Search for patent references and assist with patent-related administrative tasks.
- Maintain patent filing systems, electronic records, and supporting documentation.
- Process incoming and outgoing mail, including coordinating records storage, retrieval, scanning, copying, and electronic filing.
- Obtain signatures and prepare documents or packages for shipping.
- Support day-to-day office operations, including phones, supplies, printers, and general administrative needs.
- Assist with special projects and other legal or administrative tasks as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED.
- Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university located close to the Midland, MI or Lake Jackson, TX site.
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree, with a preference for majors such as Business Administration, English, or Computer Science.
- Successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per term during both the Fall and Winter terms.
- A GPA of 3.000 or higher is preferred.
- Ability to work at least 16 hours each week during regular business hours (8am-5pm, Monday-Friday).
- Ability to lift packages and boxes as needed.
- Strong organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to follow directions and produce accurate, high-quality work.
- Ability to work legally in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Locations: Midland, Michigan or Lake Jackson, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, year-round co-op.
- Candidates must live within 50 miles of the site to which they are applying.
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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