Trademark Lawyer for Creatives

We are Counsel for Creators LLP, an established law firm serving creative businesses.
*We offer an experience unlike traditional law firms in that we encourage healthy work-life balance and create a space for you to show up authentically in service of our amazing creative clients.
* *This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the right lawyer to build the skills and connections to work with some of the world's most innovative and interesting clients, including many whom you've heard of.
* We are looking for an experienced trademark attorney with 2-5 years of actual experience for a part-time contract position with the possibility of expanding into a full-time position.
We are a virtual law firm, which means this position offers great flexibility and opportunity for lawyers who can work independently.
Ultimately, we seek an attorney who can deliver top-quality work to our clients and add unique talents to our team.
We seek a co-creator who wants to change how our clients experience working with a lawyer - read our Google reviews to understand the impact we’re trying to create for them.
This position will start part-time (we estimate about 10 hours a week to begin) but will blossom into full-time for the right person.
*Our goal isn't just to offer you a job but also to support your growth as a lawyer and counselor for creative people.
* *GOALS/OBJECTIVES* * You will complete federal trademark registration from beginning to end, including advising clients on search results and responding to Office Actions.
To start, your primary role will be to handle our trademark docket.
* You will learn how to review, draft, and negotiate entertainment and art law contracts such as service agreements, independent contractor agreements, media production and financing agreements, and other customary agreements in entertainment, arts, and creative industries.
*If you want to gain experience working with creative clients, we provide an excellent opportunity and connections for you to do that.
* * You will add your unique voice and skills to our small and passionate team of attorneys by supporting our innovation and content initiatives.
* You will counsel clients in a supportive way that leaves them feeling confident and seen.
* You will assist us in creating content to educate and inform creative business owners.
*QUALIFICATIONS* * Between 2-5 years of experience working at a law firm (or comparable in-house).
* You must have 1-3 years of _demonstrable_ trademark prosecution experience.
You should be able to independently handle a federal trademark application from start to finish, including responding to Office Actions.
Bonus if you are familiar with trademark tools such as AltLegal and Markify.
* Entrepreneurial-minded, comfortable working closely and collaboratively with team members over Slack and Zoom.
We work remotely, so you must be self-motivated, proficient at time management, and highly accountable.
We don’t have set hours, but we expect you to meet your commitments to our clients and team.
* Previous experience in entertainment and an understanding of the particular quirks of entertainment transactions is a huge plus.
We are willing to train and teach the right candidate.
* Hands-on experience with forming California business entities is a huge plus but not required.
We are willing to train and teach the right candidate.
* Precise and clear writer, researcher, and speaker.
Our clients value clear, succinct, and actionable writing in plain language, and we expect that from you in all communications with them.
We don’t like legalese, and neither do our clients.
* Have a deep understanding of the needs and values of creative businesses and professionals.
* Detail-oriented critical thinker capable of producing consistent, high-quality work product that reflects an understanding of our underlying processes and not just a robotic application of the instructions we provide you.
* We would prefer that you be a member of the California bar.
* Non-legal experience in media, technology, or the arts is a plus.
The more you know about our clients' work from a non-legal perspective, the better you will be able to serve them and help them achieve their goals.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $35.
00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 10 per week Benefits: * Flexible schedule Schedule: * Choose your own hours * Monday to Friday License/Certification: * license to practice law in California (Preferred) Work Location: Remote