Trademark​/Copyright Staff Attorney

Overview

At Arent Fox Schiff, we know that diverse backgrounds produce different perspectives, richer thinking, and more creative solutions to the challenges our clients face. We hope you share that vision. Join us and take on the challenge of doing meaningful work while helping us build a culture that reflects our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We base all of our employment decisions on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.

Arent Fox Schiff LLP is seeking a trademark/copyright staff attorney to join its Los Angeles office. Our highly recognized intellectual property practice is looking for a smart, self-motivated trademark staff attorney to join our fast-paced and dynamic team in support of major national and international companies. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the area of trademark/copyright law, trademark/title clearance and opinion letters, international trademark/copyright portfolio maintenance, management, and enforcement, and due diligence/M&A.

Beneficial experience includes licensing and related transactions and working on entertainment/media, tech, social media, online services and consumer products. If you write very well, have sound judgment, can communicate effectively with clients, work well as a team member, have previous law firm experience, and want the potential to grow your career for the long term, please submit a resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample.

Provide trademark/copyright legal support in a fast-paced environment for major national and international clients.

Responsibilities include:

• Support of trademark/copyright practice with a focus on trademark/title clearance, opinions, international portfolio maintenance, management, and enforcement.
• Due diligence and M&A related activities.
• Experience with licensing and related transactions; work on entertainment/media, technology, social media, online services and consumer products as applicable.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams, communicate effectively, and contribute to a team-oriented firm culture.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in trademark/copyright law, trademark/title clearance, and related duties as described above.
• Experience with international portfolio maintenance, management, and enforcement; due diligence/M&A.
• Beneficial experience includes licensing and related transactions and work in entertainment/media, tech, social media, online services and consumer products.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to work well in a team; prior law firm experience preferred.
• Ability to grow professionally and contribute to the firm over the long term.

The good faith base salary range for this position is a minimum of $160,000 to a maximum of $270,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, education, applicable bar admissions, and the candidate s overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm.

In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a comprehensive bonus system with opportunities for associates to receive: hours-based productivity bonuses, cash bonuses for business generation and expansion, and merit-based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding performance and contributions ranging from $10,000-$200,000+.

Arent Fox Schiff is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace. We base all employment decisions on merit and maintain a policy of considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, source of income, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.