Description
LexisNexis, a leader in legal publishing, seeks a recently practicing attorney with 6 years of experience in intellectual property litigation to join an exciting new division to help draft content and develop online legal products, tools and solutions for attorneys. Recent, first-hand knowledge of IP litigation practice (particularly trademark and copyright litigation), is desired, as well as knowledge of the legal process and associated workflow to help inform content development and strategic direction. This role combines the experience of a former practicing attorney with product development and marketing, as the person in this role will develop content for online legal products.
As the Attorney Editor Intellectual Property & Technology Trademark/Copyright Litigation your roles and responsibilites will be the following:
Develop, edit and/or write practical guidance on how to conduct tasks and analyze issues relevant to IP litigation, particularly the areas of trademark and copyright litigation
Draft, review, and annotate relevant forms and checklists
Manage internal editors and external authors to ensure timely delivery of content
Help deliver a compelling and all-purpose practical guidance legal product offering across targeted markets as a member of a multi-disciplined team of content developers, product planners, IT specialists, external consultants, and marketing and sales reps
Make recommendations concerning overall content strategy and expansion
Monitor IP practice area for trends/news
Assist in delivering customer facing messaging/marketing, sales, and customer training/customer service
Basic Qualifications:
Law degree from an accredited law school
6+ years of experience as an intellectual property litigation attorney, particularly trademark and copyright litigation
Significant substantive experience in litigating trademark and copyright cases in federal court and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, including drafting complaints, answers, discovery documents, motions, and settlement agreements, and creating an overall general litigation strategy
Experience with non-litigation related trademark and copyright matters is desired, such as licensing, assignments, domain name disputes, social media issues, advertising and marketing and prosecution.
Experience with patent litigation a plus
Excellent writing, editing, and online legal research skills
Comfortable working in Microsoft Word, Excel, and in conducting online research
Strong practical writer with the ability to write effectively and concisely
Ability to work independently and with a team
Must be organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
Experience with editing, presenting CLEs, and/or drafting client alerts is a plus
Active bar membership in good standing
Competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits package to include:
Medical/Dental/Vision
Quarterly 401K Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Two Paid Volunteer Days
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Health Spending, Flexible Spending & Commuter Spending Accounts