Staff Trademark Attorney

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Overview

LZ Legal Services, LLC is looking for an entry-level trademark attorney to help us revolutionize the practice of law. If you are newly or recently licensed, interested in the trademark practice, and enjoy legal writing, then keep reading.

You will       

• Conduct conflict of interest assessments for our clients.
• Communicate with clients and U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”) Examiners regarding post-filing matters such as Office Actions and Examiner’s Amendments.
• Evaluate and monitor incoming third party correspondence and partner with Trademark Attorneys and Senior Trademark Attorneys in handling communications.
• Assist Trademark Attorneys and Senior Trademark Attorneys with their caseloads by drafting and filing responses to non-substantive Office Actions.
• Draft legal arguments, statements of use, and responses to Office Actions under the direction of Senior Trademark Attorneys.
• Shadow experienced trademark attorneys and learn how to conduct and review trademark searches and provide strategic advice and risk analyses regarding the registrability and strength of their marks.
• Partner with Trademark Attorneys and Senior Trademark attorneys to advise clients on the options available in response to Office Actions from the USPTO.
• Perform other related duties as reasonably required.

You have

• A J.D. from an accredited law school or its equivalent and a license to practice law in good standing with at least one state bar.
•  A demonstrated interest in trademark law.
• Prodigious legal writing skills.
• The desire to collaborate with a large team of attorneys.
• The ability to rapidly produce work product at the highest level.
• Unrelenting attention to detail and nuance.
• A willingness to thrive in a non-traditional, high-volume law firm.
• Remote Employees should confirm that their internet service available has adequate bandwidth to support all work processes.

LegalZoom is a remote-first company and the national range for this role is $62,000 - $80,350. Actual compensation offered will depend on several factors including but not limited to: geographic location, work experience, education, skill level, and/or other business and organizational needs. In addition, an annual bonus, incentive bonus and/or restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package. You will also receive a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits as seen below.

●  Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

●  401k, With Matching Contributions

●  Paid Time Off

●  Health Savings Account (HSA)

●  Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

●  Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

●  Plus other wellness benefits to include:

○  Fertility

○  Mental Health

○  One Medical

○  Fringe lifestyle benefits up to $250

Join us in making a difference as we build our future and help ensure access to professional legal advice to all! LegalZoom is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.  LegalZoom prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Additionally, LegalZoom is enrolled in the E-Verify program. For additional information on E-Verify, please visit Participation and Right to Work pages.