[Hiring] Staff Attorney @Swyft Filings

Role Description

We are seeking a talented Staff Attorney to join our firm. In this role, you'll work closely with clients by providing strategic guidance and empowering them with the knowledge they need to make informed legal decisions. A successful applicant should have experience in intellectual property law and be passionate about using technology to reduce the cost so that more people can obtain the legal services they need to help them better their lives.

What You'll Do

• 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.
• Respond to Office actions.
• Assist senior trademark attorneys with their caseloads.
• Increase access to the law by helping small businesses register trademarks and spend more time giving legal advice than powering through administrative minutiae.
• Contribute to Swyft Legal's mission and help us strategically grow in our efforts to give more people access to legal services as we expand our services.

Qualifications

• License to practice law in Arizona or Washington DC
• 0-5 years of legal experience
• Experience in intellectual property law
• Passion for professional ethics
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to clearly explain legal concepts to non-attorneys and clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong computer skills
• A proactive, self-motivated mindset, with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Patent bar license or license-eligible is a plus

Benefits

• Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance on the first day of employment
• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee-only plans
• 401(k) w/ company match
• Company-issued laptop + Home office stipend
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Remote-friendly Work Model with office option in Houston
• Parental Leave
• Casual Dress Code
• Free Branded SWAG
• Healthy Snacks in the Office
• Company Events
• Peer recognition and rewards with Bonusly