Job details
Salary $60,000 - $80,000 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 2
Qualifications
Bachelor`s (required)
English (required)
Bar (required)
Us work authorization (required)
Full job description
About us
Au llc
The attorneys of au llc take on intransigent and complex business, privacy, and ip matters and civil disputes throughout the united states, principally in chicago but also in the federal courts of new york, texas, michigan, and elsewhereAu llc routinely acts as local counsel for out-of-state and international clients and has developed a robust professional network nationwide as well as within chinese and indian entrepreneurial communities.
At au llc, every matter is analyzed from a fresh perspective keeping in mind client financing and expectations, and always maintaining a business-perspective concerning legal decision makingAu llc’s attorneys and staff take advantage of technical and entrepreneurial backgrounds to develop unique approaches and creative solutions to client deal-making and dispute resolutionFounded in 2011, au llc takes a team approach and works closely with clients, employing a collaborative effort towards achieving client goals.
Au llc, a midwest ip law practice serving a global client base, currently has an excellent full-time opportunity.
1Position summary
The associate attorney will work along the firm’s principal attorney(s) and of counsels to: (i) assist clients with resolving disputes involving privacy, patent, trademark, and copyright issues, including federal and state court litigation, as well as mediation and arbitration proceedings and informal negotiation; (ii) undertake transactional work regarding ip assets, internet agreements, business formation documents, a wide variety of service agreements, and commercial transaction documents; (iii) participate in and manage patent and trademark prosecution before the uspto.
2Duties & responsibilities
ADispute resolution
IActively assist and participate with ip and commercial litigation in the federal and state courts and adr activities, including assisting with day-to-day tasks associated with case management, preparing pleadings, briefs (re; rule 12, 37, 56, 59, 65 etc., and state equivalents), and discovery instruments, assisting with interviewing fact and expert witnesses, attending fact and expert depositions, and collaborating with internal and outside counsel with the foregoing
IiReview correspondence, arguments, memos, and briefs in support of litigation
IiiAssist in internal document collection and production
BTransactions
IDrafts, finalizes, and prepares for execution agreements, notes, exhibits, and other instruments involving ip assets, internet services, services, and e-commerce activities
CIp prosecution
IActively assists and manages all aspects of u.sPatent and trademark prosecution processes
IiPrepares and proofs patent and trademark forms and documents, including, but not limited to, applications, information disclosure statements, amendments and responses to office actions, notices of allowance, and trademark registration maintenance documents
IiiEfiles with the u.sPatent and trademark office and prepares reporting letters to client
IvDocket management and calendaring, requires significant awareness of and sensitivity to time management and filing deadlines
VManages and updates internal client files with uspto pair and tess databases and prepares recommendations for updates as needed
ViProcesses payment of patent issue fees
ViiEffects national phase entry of pct applications, international trademark application via madrid protocol
ViiiCorresponds with foreign associates concerning all aspects of patent and trademark prosecution, and prepares reporting letters to client
IxFiles and assists in prosecution of u.sAnd foreign design patent applications (including convention deadlines for filing abroad)
XTracks chain of title in u.sPatents and trademark registrations and ability to perfect same
DGeneral
IMeets internal and external deadlines, has successful time management, including during periods of prolonged intense work during and after regular office hours
IiFulfills firm administrative responsibilities, including, but not limited to, timekeeping and billing requirements
IiiAssists and supports the firm with general administrative duties and special projects related to ip matters as assigned
3Skills & competencies
AProficient knowledge of u.sPatent, trademark, and copyright law
BMust have excellent written and oral communication skills; detail oriented
CExcellent organizational skills, including the ability to perform well under pressure, manage priorities and meet deadlines
DProficiency with westlaw research
EExercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of client information
FWork independently, taking initiative to move projects to conclusion
GAbility to engage in active listening - giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate
HAbility to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations, including unfavorable situations and/or when constructive criticism is given
4Qualifications & prior experience
ABachelor`s degree and juris doctor
BLicensed to practice law in illinois and admitted to practice before the ndil
CMinimum three (3) years of relevant work experience in a professional environment; including law firm experience
DRobust knowledge of u.sPatent and trademark rules and procedure; knowledge of pct and/or national laws of other countries is a plus
EComputer proficiency in google suite and windows-based software and microsoft office suite applications including word, powerpoint, and excel; previous experience with clio is a plus
Job type: full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Supplemental pay:
Bonus pay
Education:
Bachelor`s (required)
Experience:
Licensed: 2 years (required)
Language:
English (required)
License/certification:
Bar (required)
Work location:
Multiple locations
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: multiple locations
