Description:
Holland & Hart's trademark group (Colorado's only “Gold Band” ranked practice by World Trademark Review) is seeking an associate with two to five years of trademark experience to join our trademark team in one of our office locations.Position Requirements:
Ideal candidates should have at least two to five years of experience with trademark searching, search review, global trademark strategy development, domestic and international trademark prosecution. Experience in copyright prosecution and enforcement, and developments with AI and the intersection with intellectual property is a plus. In addition, candidates should have experience in trademark enforcement, including online enforcement (e.g., notice and take-down requests, online marketplace monitoring), demand letters, TTAB proceedings, and UDRP proceedings. Candidates must also demonstrate superior writing and communication skills. Foreign language skills are not required but highly valued.
Candidates should appreciate a fast-paced and team-centric environment that encourages collaboration and disfavors hierarchical practices. We welcome candidates who will (quietly or boldly – all Myers Briggs personalities welcome) remain themselves and contribute to elevating our client service standards. We are committed to efficiently delivering practical, business-oriented client service to domestic and international clientele (ranging from start-up ventures to publicly traded companies) while thriving in our welcoming, collegial, and dynamic culture.
Compensation and Expectations
Holland & Hart's compensation is merit-based—you'll be evaluated on your individual performance and achievements and on your contributions to the team's efforts. As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act, Holland & Hart is providing a good faith salary range for this position (if based in Colorado): $207,500 - $230,000.
Our generous bonus program rewards financial contributions and hard work and associates are also eligible for fee splits.
Holland & Hart expects associates to invest 1800 hours on billable matters, 75 hours of pro bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work), in addition to at least 25 hours dedicated to Community, Diversity & Inclusion Investment hours. Contributions to the life of the firm is vital to the collective success of the firm, and we encourage our lawyers to engage in ways each person finds meaningful through various committees and firm activities.
Benefits Summary:
Holland & Hart promotes work/life balance with a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, a reduced time program, and a sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date of hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Additionally the firm provides enhanced parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers as well as an automatic Off Ramp/On Ramp program before and after parental leave. The firm offers inclusive fertility and family-forming benefits. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, a subscription service for continuing legal education programs, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.
Application Process:
Please apply directly online and be prepared to submit a resume, cover letter and law school transcripts. You may address your cover letter and/or direct application questions to Leslie Thompson, Senior Recruiting Operations Specialist LNThompson@hollandhart.com. Search firm inquiries may be directed to Lisa Visconti-Liss LJViscontiLiss@hollandhart.com. No phone calls please.
