Attorney Adviser (Trademark)

USPTO; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) seeks a Legal Analyst and Advisor in the Office of Policy and International Affairs (OPIA). The incumbent provides technical and legal guidance on trademark, domain name, and GI matters, emphasizing domestic and international IP rights protection.

The role requires on-site presence in Alexandria, VA, with situational telework per agency policy. Responsibilities include preparing briefing materials, analyses, and testimony for the Under Secretary

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in legislation and policy relating to intellectual property rights and international agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and legal analysis and advice on legislative proposals and policy initiatives in IP rights protection.
• Perform legal activities on legislation, policy impacts, international treaty obligations, and agency and stakeholder considerations.
• Draft legislative proposals and make recommendations with potential impact across various industries and international negotiations.
• Prepare briefing materials, papers, analyses, and testimony for senior officials as needed.

Skills

Legal analysis

Policy advice

Legislative drafting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

LL.M. / LL.B. / J.D. from ABA-accredited school

Job description

This position is located in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Office of Policy and International Affairs (OPIA), Policy-Trademarks. The incumbent serves as a technical and legal analyst and advisor within the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in the field of domestic and international intellectual property rights protection in regard to trademark, domain name, and geographical indications (GI) matters.

Telework

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per leave year.

Duties

This rewarding opportunity is ideal for you if:

• You are eager to provide technical advice on such legislative proposals or policy initiatives advocated by other agencies in the Executive Branch.
• You are able to perform a variety of legal activities regarding legislation and the legal impact on intellectual property matters, agency policy, strategic planning, international treaty obligations and agreements, and the USPTO, Department of Commerce, and various stakeholders.
• You possess the ability to make recommendations and draft legislative proposals which have a significant impact upon a variety of industries and representing the United States in international negotiations.
• You are excited to prepare briefing materials, papers, analyses, and testimony, as needed for the Under Secretary and other senior officials and agency officials with respect to legislative items or policy initiatives on which the agency is requested to testify.

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at General Attorney Series 0905.

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service.

The position's level and salary will be determined by the applicant's demonstrated experience and education. More information is available on the USAJOBS posting.

Education

To meet minimum eligibility requirements for this position, applicants must possess at least a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree, a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school.

If this position requires proof of higher education, or you are substituting education for experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to General Schedule Qualification Policies for more information. You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.

Conditions of Employment

Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals and your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies. If selected, you will be required to pass a background investigation.

The full list of conditions and qualifications can be found on the USAJOBS posting.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, retaliation for engaging in protected activity, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.