Full Job Description
Job Description and Salary
ArentFox Schiff LLP is seeking an associate in our Silicon Valley or San Francisco office to join the 2 nd or 3 rd year class for its Trademark & Copyright group. We are seeking a smart, self-motivated candidate with strong legal and analytical skills, sound judgment, and a client-focused approach to join our fast-paced and collaborative practice. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience handling trademark and copyright matters, including domestic and international trademark clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, and enforcement. Candidates should have experience counseling clients on trademark selection, use, and protection strategies and assisting with trademark disputes and brand protection matters. Experience with copyright counseling, licensing, domain name disputes, advertising and unfair competition issues, intellectual property agreements, and online brand enforcement is a plus. Exposure to technology, digital media, consumer products, retail, or internet-based businesses is strongly preferred.
The good faith base salary range for this position is a minimum of $235,000 to a maximum of $260,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, 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 program with opportunities for discretionary incentives that may include productivity, business development, and merit-based components, subject to applicable policies.
Benefits
We know that the needs of our employees vary and can change throughout the different stages of life. That's why we offer a wide array of flexible benefit options designed to help you live healthy, live well , and live for tomorrow . In addition to medical, dental, vision, profit-sharing, generous paid time off, and numerous other benefits, we also provide a flexible reimbursement account that helps pay for the things that contribute to your personal well-being, in your own way.
* The job description is a general summary of the major duties. It may not specify all duties, tasks, and assignments associated with a job. It does not limit or in any way modify the right of management to direct, assign, and control the work of employees in a unit. Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work effectively in a team environment, and ability to work in an atmosphere of multiple projects and shifting priorities are requirements of all jobs at ArentFox Schiff LLP. Additional job-related qualifications may be specified for some openings. Job descriptions are subject to periodic review and modification.
