Job Title: Trademark Attorney (Remote – Contract to Possible Hire)

Location: New York, New York 10022

Salary/Payrate: $70hr-85hr

Work Environment: Remote

Term: Contract

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

We are seeking an experienced Trademark Attorney to support a busy intellectual property regional law firm on a remote, contract basis with the potential for extension and/or conversion to a permanent role.

This position is ideal for a highly responsive, client-focused attorney with strong experience in trademark prosecution, clearance, and portfolio management who can operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent applicants and registrants before the USPTO, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), and U.S. Copyright Office
• Conduct and analyze high-volume trademark clearance searches
• Draft and deliver clear, practical legal opinions and risk assessments
• Manage domestic and international trademark portfolios
• Handle all aspects of trademark prosecution, including filings, office actions, and responses
• Provide strategic guidance to clients to support branding and business objectives
• Represent clients in UDRP domain name dispute proceedings
• Collaborate with partners and clients in a responsive, professional, and deadline-driven environment
• Estimated workload: 30–40 hours per week, though hours are not guaranteed and may vary based on demand

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of direct trademark and intellectual property experience
• Substantial experience with:
• USPTO trademark prosecution
• TTAB proceedings
• UDRP matters
• Copyright Office filings and representation
• Strong background in clearance searching and legal opinion writing
• Experience managing trademark portfolios for multiple clients
• Proven ability to work independently in a high-volume practice
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on clarity, responsiveness, and client service
• Demonstrated professional maturity and ability to manage competing deadlines

Additional Details

• Remote role (U.S.-based; candidate must be licensed and reside in a state where the firm maintains or supports practice requirements) Austin, Boston, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Harrisburg, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York, Newark, Orange County (Irvine), Palo Alto, Pittsburgh, Portland, Raleigh, Charlotte/Research Triangle Park, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington.