[Hiring] Trademark Attorney @AMS Staffing

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Trademark Attorney to support a busy intellectual property regional law firm on a remote, contract basis with the potential for extension and/or conversion to a permanent role. This position is ideal for a highly responsive, client-focused attorney with strong experience in trademark prosecution, clearance, and portfolio management who can operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Represent applicants and registrants before the USPTO, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), and U.S. Copyright Office
• Conduct and analyze high-volume trademark clearance searches
• Draft and deliver clear, practical legal opinions and risk assessments
• Manage domestic and international trademark portfolios
• Handle all aspects of trademark prosecution, including filings, office actions, and responses
• Provide strategic guidance to clients to support branding and business objectives
• Represent clients in UDRP domain name dispute proceedings
• Collaborate with partners and clients in a responsive, professional, and deadline-driven environment

Estimated workload: 30–40 hours per week, though hours are not guaranteed and may vary based on demand.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of direct trademark and intellectual property experience
• Substantial experience with:
  • USPTO trademark prosecution
  • TTAB proceedings
  • UDRP matters
  • Copyright Office filings and representation
• Strong background in clearance searching and legal opinion writing
• Experience managing trademark portfolios for multiple clients
• Proven ability to work independently in a high-volume practice
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on clarity, responsiveness, and client service
• Demonstrated professional maturity and ability to manage competing deadlines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Remote role (U.S.-based; candidate must be licensed and reside in a state where the firm maintains or supports practice requirements)
• Locations: Austin, Boston, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Harrisburg, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York, Newark, Orange County (Irvine), Palo Alto, Pittsburgh, Portland, Raleigh, Charlotte/Research Triangle Park, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington.

Benefits

• AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired