Associate

Position Description

Leason Ellis LLP is seeking an associate with prior experience to join our dynamic trademark and copyright team!

Qualifications

We are seeking a senior or near-senior associate to join our trademark practice, with the potential to also handle copyright matters. The ideal candidate has significant experience in trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and clearance, and may also bring experience in TTAB proceedings or litigation.

You should be comfortable managing deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously, while demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail. We value associates who are not only excellent writers—producing thoughtful, concise Office Action responses and clearance opinions—but who are also strategic thinkers, able to see the bigger picture for clients and anticipate developments in the law.

Our team thrives on collaboration, mentorship, and trust. We are looking for someone who can earn the confidence of clients and colleagues alike, who enjoys mentoring junior attorneys and staff, and who communicates effectively across generations and client backgrounds. A genuine interest in intellectual property, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to client service are essential.

If you are seeking an opportunity to grow into a senior role within a supportive, fast-paced law firm environment, we invite you to submit your resume and a cover letter that highlights your approach to practice and client service.

About the Organization

Leason Ellis LLP is globally recognized intellectual property law firm dedicated to protecting and maximizing our clients’ innovations, brands, and creative works. Our Trademark & Copyright Department works with a wide range of clients—from global corporations to start-ups and creative professionals—across all aspects of brand protection, enforcement, and portfolio management.

About

Leason Ellis is a full-service intellectual property law firm with a deep bench of professionals and a collaborative, hands-on approach.  We’re big enough to handle any intellectual property issue that our clients may face.  Yet we’re small enough to coordinate efficiently when evaluating our clients’ issues, identifying practical and creative solutions for their business needs, and putting our insights to work on their behalf.

 

We are now one of the largest IP firms in the state outside of Manhattan and rated among the top New York law firms for our patent, trademark, and copyright services.  Our broad array of clients range from Fortune 100 companies, to midsize and small companies, to start-ups, inventors and entrepreneurs.  We protect the IP rights of domestic clients in the U.S. and abroad and, in turn, we directly represent many global companies in protecting their rights in the U.S.  We also work on behalf of foreign law firms to develop and enforce their clients’ patent, trademark and copyright rights here.

Our unique approach to building a business has allowed us to be more sensitive to our clients’ needs as well as responsive to their communications.  Our strategic size encourages collegiality among attorneys and staff and works to the benefit of our clients, who gain the most from the teamwork we foster.

How to Apply

If you are a qualified candidate, please submit your resume and cover letter (detailing your desired compensation range and relevant experience that demonstrates your skills as an attorney and why you see yourself at Leason Ellis) to [email protected].

Leason Ellis is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices.  At Leason Ellis, diversity is our strength.  We respect, value and encourage diversity within our ranks which extends from our openness to different thoughts, individual attributes, backgrounds and experiences, to the variety in the race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and other individual characteristics of our team members.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a dynamic, diverse and “remote flexible” work environment.

Pay range:  $225,000 – $275,000 per year.

Only direct submissions from candidates will be accepted.  No unsolicited resumes from third party agencies or recruiters, please.  Thank you.

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