Senior Trademark Attorney

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review trademark searches and provide strategic advice and risk analyses;
• Advise clients on the registrability and strength of their marks;
• File a high volume of trademark applications at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
• Prepare substantive responses to Office actions
• Train and manage a team of paralegals who will provide support for IP filings
• Innovate and lead strategy for Rocket Lawyer’s IP practice
• Collaborate with Rocket Lawyer teams to optimize the product offering and overall customer experience;
• Persistently analyze the effectiveness of IP programs, using feedback from both customers and staff, and make necessary improvements
• Provide updates on business trends and performance metrics to leadership
• Increase access to the law by helping more small businesses register trademarks

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing with an impeccable reputation for integrity
• Minimum of five years of post-graduate legal experience, including 1-3 years of U.S. trademark prosecution experience and some experience in copyright matters
• Excellent written and spoken communication, with the ability to draft well-written and concise policies and processes
• Commercially astute, with an ability to understand clients' broader needs in addition to excellent technical legal expertise
• Knowledge and experience in other practice areas is a plus, especially employment law, landlord and tenant law, civil litigation, and commercial contracts
• Proven capacity to remotely manage and lead a staff of paralegals
• A strong work ethic with disciplined execution skills and a proven record of delivering excellent results
• Understand technology 
• Self-starter who enjoys problem-solving with minimal direct supervision and exhibits dedication to continuous learning and improvement
• Personally accountable; leads inspirationally; never misses deadlines
• Maintains calm under pressure
• Treats everyone with dignity and respect
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite 

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health plans (including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for full-time employees)
• Unlimited PTO
• Competitive salary packages
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Supplemental Optional Life Insurance Benefits
• FSA Options Optional
• HSA with Company Match
• 401k program with Company Match
• Fertility Assistance and Planning options
• Wellhub & ClassPass fitness platforms
• Comprehensive Pet Insurance options
• Financial Wellbeing & Student Loan Program access
• Access to additional Mental Health & Wellbeing resources
• Pre-tax Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Free Rocket Lawyer account with online access to an extensive legal documents library and brilliant licensed attorneys at discounted rates