Senior Attorney
Company: Trestle Law, APC
Location: Imperial Beach
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
SENIOR ATTORNEY--- TRADEMARK, COPYRIGHT BUSINESS
Please note: we are unable to interview anyone coming from a
practice area other than intellectual property or business law, and
the attorney MUST BE IN PACIFIC OR MOUNTAIN TIME ZONES
This is a full-time job, with full-time hours. 1400 annual billable
requirement.
We are seeking an attorney who can provide quality legal services
to our large, diverse client base. Our ideal candidate will be
under the direction of the--Managing Attorney,--Senior--Attorney
must have the ability to work effectively as a team member while
also handling an individual caseload--with firm deadlines. The
Senior Attorney must have a strong commitment to achieving
excellent results for our clients through--efficient
work,--communication,--and ethics.
Senior--Attorney must also have a strong commitment--to
productivity, excellent attention to detail, exceptionally high
work ethic, high motivation, and--willingness to work hard to serve
our clients. Positive attitude and ability to work well with a
variety of people. The--Associate--Attorney
must--possess--excellent writing
skills--and--solid--settlement--skills.
You must have negotiated intellectual property contracts on your
own or with very little input from a supervising attorney to be
qualified for this job. YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR LITIGATION
EXPERIENCE.
Responsibilities:
Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions
Prepare various legal documents, such as motions, pleadings,
briefs, and correspondence
Take responsibility for administrative staff relating to client
invoicing/billing records, setting up meetings with clients and
completing tasks
Identify client conflicts and determine case strategies with
options for resolution
Manage administrative assistants, paralegals, and law clerks
--- Preparation, filing, and managing a full docket of trademark
and copyright applications
--- Client coordination and communication
--- Oversee, edit, and approve clearance searches and opinion
letters
--- Draft and send cease and desist letters
--- Oversee, edit, and approve all maintenance documents with the
USPTO (Section 8 and 15 Declarations)
--- Prepare, file, and represent clients in TTAB proceedings
(cancellations and oppositions)
--- Negotiate various IP settlements with opposing
parties/counsel
--- Prepare and finalize settlement agreements and consent
agreements
--- Draft various contracts: licensing agreements, website terms,
and conditions, privacy policies and forum policies, vendor
agreements, consulting agreements, and the like
--- Manage and coordinate all international trademark filings and
communicate with counsels overseas
--- Basic corporate formations - LLCs/Corporations (CA only)
--- An understanding of basic general counsel principles, including
employee matters
--- Attorneys with patent experience, who are licensed to practice
before the USPTO are preferred but not required
Qualifications:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is necessary
Prior experience working in a law firm for a minimum of 1-2 years
required
Advanced computer skills working with legal research programs
(Westlaw and Lexis) required
Public speaking, decision-making, communication, interpersonal, and
problem-solving skills are necessary for this role
Jobseekers should be a member of their local bar association -
active member preferred Association
--- Licensed in California and in good standing
--- Basic understanding of law firm software such as Clio,
AltLegal, and TMTKO
--- Strong knowledge of billable hours (.1) and timekeeping. You
will be required to bill and track all of your time.
--- Minimum of 3 years experience as a licensed attorney in a law
firm either business or IP
--- Federal litigation experience preferred (trademark, copyright,
and/or patent)
About Company:
Do you want to work with a boutique, dynamic, woman-of-color-owned,
full-service intellectual property law firm with the flexibility to
work from home, while helping game-changing professionals use their
intangible assets to build a financial legacy?
We are an enterprising intellectual property and business firm that
is on track for aggressive growth.
We want to be known for helping our clients leverage their IP to
make more money for their families and legacies overall. Because
what's more empowering than calling the shots of your own
destiny?
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