Houston, United States of America Hybrid

Swyft Filings is hiring a Staff Attorney

Help empower small businesses and individuals by delivering accessible legal support through innovative technology. In this role, you’ll focus on intellectual property matters, primarily managing a high volume of trademark applications and related services for a diverse client base. Your work will center on conducting thorough trademark searches, evaluating registrability, and delivering clear, strategic advice to clients navigating the protection of their brands.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive trademark clearance analyses and deliver risk assessments in plain language
  • Prepare and file trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Respond to Office actions and support senior attorneys with case management
  • Advise clients on the strength and legal viability of proposed marks
  • Collaborate within a growing legal tech environment to streamline services and improve client outcomes
  • Support the organization’s mission by reducing administrative burdens and increasing access to legal protection

Qualifications

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Arizona or Washington, D.C., with up to five years of experience, preferably in intellectual property. Strong organizational abilities, clear communication skills, and a commitment to ethical practice are essential. You should be comfortable explaining legal concepts to non-lawyers and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Having a patent bar license or being eligible for one is advantageous but not required.

Work Environment & Benefits

This position offers a remote-friendly model with the option to work from an office in Houston. You’ll receive a company-issued laptop and a home office stipend to support your workspace. Day-one benefits include fully employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, along with 401(k) matching, generous paid time off, and parental leave.

  • Remote-friendly hybrid structure with Houston office access
  • Company events and peer recognition through Bonusly
  • Casual dress code and office snacks
  • Free branded merchandise
  • A culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, work-life balance, and client empowerment
Required Skills
Legal PracticeIntellectual Property LawProfessional EthicsClient CommunicationOrganizational SkillsLegal ConsultingLaw LicenseLegal Services Legal PracticeIntellectual Property LawProfessional EthicsClient CommunicationOrganizational SkillsLegal Explanation to Non-Attorneys
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Swyft Filings
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 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.
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Posted a month ago