Description
About Swyft Legal
Swyft Legal is on the cutting edge of revolutionizing legal services to help small businesses and individuals by using technology to break through the barriers of traditional, timely, and expensive legal services. Swyft Legal is an Alternative Business Structure that allows non-lawyers to own law firms and legal service providers through smarter and more efficient means. Swyft Legal services the customers of our sister company Swyft Filings, Trademark Engine, and its related entities to help “Empower the Aspirational.”
Since our founding in 2015, we’ve empowered thousands of clients to protect their brands and grow their businesses. Swyft Filings and its companies have grown from a lawyer and two online entrepreneurs into a team of 95 strong – and you can bet we’re not done yet. We’re seeking a Staff Attorney to help us reach even more clients by streamlining legal processes and increasing accessibility. We’re proud to have been ranked as one of the fastest-growing companies in Houston, nationally by the Inc. 5000 for four years in a row and win a number of awards for our work culture.
We prioritize work-life balance by offering a remote work environment, with an office option in Houston. Whether you’re in Houston or beyond, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team dedicated to making legal services more accessible for everyone. As we anticipate an exciting future, we invite you to be part of our ongoing journey, contributing to our culture of innovation and excellence.
About You
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.
Requirements
What You'll Need
- License to practice law in Arizona or Washington DC (Arizona strongly preferred)
- 1-5 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
