Online Enforcement and Brand Protection Attorney / Litigation Attorney
Position Summary:
Vorys is seeking an attorney with three or more years of commercial litigation experience to join our dynamic and fast-paced eControl enforcement team, an innovative practice designed to help protect and grow companies’ brand value by controlling online sales. This is a non-partnership track position ideal for an attorney who thrives in high-volume environments and has a demonstrated interest in intellectual property, internet, brand protection and or/eCommerce law.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage high-volume caseload of eControl litigation matters from demand letters to complaints and through default judgment.
- Manage communication flow with unauthorized sellers and prepare settlement agreements
- Provide legal research and drafting support for various trademark-based legal theories and issues touching on jurisdiction and state-specific claims.
- Review and analysis of documents related to unauthorized sellers and product diversion issues.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys to track and monitor case dockets to ensure efficient case progression.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Three or more years of litigation experience, including legal research, motion practice, pleadings, discovery, and informal alternative dispute resolution skills are required
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume caseload and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent analytical, writing, and interpersonal communication skills
- Team player
- Commitment to delivery of excellent client service
- Willingness to learn
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Desired:
- Working knowledge and/or prior experience with civil litigation is required, and trademark or antitrust law is a plus, but not required
- Demonstrated interest in intellectual property, internet, brand protection and/or eCommerce law preferred
- Successful candidates will have experience with high-paced, high-volume litigation practice and will be skilled at balancing and prioritizing multiple high-touch projects at once
- Plaintiff-side litigation experience is preferred
This position is based in the firm’s Columbus or Cincinnati offices and is eligible for a partial hybrid work arrangement. Attorneys interested in this position should apply here.
About Vorys eControl: Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP is a nationally recognized firm of approximately 375 attorneys with ten offices in Ohio, Washington, D.C., Texas, Pennsylvania, California, London, and Berlin.
The Vorys eControl practice includes a multi-disciplinary group of professionals who have years of experience working with companies to develop effective business and legal strategies to control their sales in the age of eCommerce. Today, Vorys eControl represents nearly 300 brands, including several of the world’s largest companies. Visit http://www.vorysecontrol.com to learn more.
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).