Job Description
Job Description
If you’re reading this, you’re already thinking about leaving your job.
Your daily routine looks like this : You get to work, and you immediately feel like your job is sucking all the joy from your life. You’re sick of the office drama, and you’re tired of feeling like your work doesn’t make a difference in the world. We get it, that’s why you should apply for our Senior Associate Attorney position at IP WORKS LAW.
Some questions for you :
- Are you mentally, or physically exhausted from working at a big-box law firm?
- Can you openly talk to your boss about concerns you have within your day-to-day life? What about your personal, professional and financial goals?
- Do you have out-of-the-box ideas that can offer alternative ways to get things done?
- Do you feel like your opinion doesn’t matter at work? Do you feel like your accomplishments and ideas aren’t appreciated?
- Do you want to work in a place where solutions are tailored to client needs, even if it means less money for the firm?
- At the end of the day, do you want your work to mean something? To help make others' dreams come true?
So, if you’re not feeling heard , if you want more control over your career, if you’re looking for a boss who wants you to succeed while making positive change in your clients' lives then we can’t wait to meet you- send us an email and apply today!
When you email us : Please include one paragraph on one of our core values that is important to you, letting us know you read the instructions by starting the subject line of your email with the animal you think best describes you.
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THIS WEBSITE, PLEASE EMAIL CAREERS@IPWORKSLAW.COM FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON APPLICATION!
Compensation :
150,000 Plus Incentive Compensation
Responsibilities :
Job Description (Tasks)
Develop litigation and trademark strategies and communicate them to stakeholders (owner, then Legal Team, concierge, client)Drafting of demand letters, responses, pleadings, motions, working with an experienced paralegalFederal litigation – trademark, copyright, patent, and related claims (unfair competition)Develop discovery plan, both offensive to get the evidence needed and defensive – seeing and understanding what we have and what we will need to produce so discovery runs smoothly and proactivelyDepositions and Court Appearances and working with local counsel across the countryCustom contract drafting focusing on IP-related contracts, including NDAs, License Agreements, EULAs, Master Service Agreements, TOS and Privacy Policies, vendor contracts, and employment contracts (with an emphasis on work product ownership and nondisclosure)Trademark analysis, drafting, prosecutionTrademark clearance searchesTrademark opposition and cancellation prosecution and defenseCounseling clients in IP enforcement and litigation matters, especially Cease & Desist practiceTrademark registration practice – preparing and filing, responding to office actions, appealsCounseling clients in IP identification and protection matters, especially trademarkCustom contract drafting focusing on IP-related contracts, including NDAs, License Agreements, EULAs, Master Service Agreements, TOS and Privacy Policies, vendor contracts, and employment contracts (with an emphasis on work product ownership and nondisclosure)Counseling clients in copyright protection matters, especially those involving software and online worksQualifications : Must haves :
Significant understanding of and experience with trademark law, from clearance through litigation. Demonstrated effectiveness through resultsSignificant experience and facility with federal litigation in intellectual property cases. Demonstrated effectiveness through resultsSignificant experience and facility with TTAB cases, start to finish. Demonstrated effectiveness through resultsSuperior legal writing and pride in your workEnthusiastic about understanding client needsSignificant experience and facility drafting, reviewing, and negotiating intellectual property license agreements, End User License Agreements, Terms of Use and Privacy Policies, Master Service Agreements, and other contracts relating to IPLikes litigation, fighting for people who are being wrongedGood to have :
Demonstrated understanding of and experience in copyright law highly desirableAttributes :
Work ethic Commitment to achieve KPIs every weekAbility and willingness to lead strategyFlexibility : Ability and willingness to stay within the client’s expectations (re time and budget) even if you disagree with it; and willingness to explain your alternative recommendation to Partner before exceeding budget so the client can make an informed decision whether or not to adopt a different recommendationTeam player. Works collaboratively but is capable of working independently to develop and run casesProductivity skills – Self-motivating. Proven ability to set and achieve productivity goals and accomplish priorities on a daily, weekly, and monthly basisEmpathy – the ability to listen to and understand the client’s position so you can effectively speak to their concernsDirectness – willingness and ability to communicate clearly and directly to supervisors, clients, and coworkers even in situations of conflictAbility and willingness to follow IP Works procedures and policies, including leveraging worksheets, templates, and support staff, to ensure quality work (meeting our standards) is delivered consistently, efficiently, and profitablyAbout Company
About us :
We want to be known for reshaping the way people think about law firms. We build our relationships with clients from trust, transparency, and care.
Core Values :
Accountability, Empathy, Honesty, Respect, and Service to Others
Salary : $150,000
