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The Assistant Deputy Counsel will report to the Counsel to the NYS Continuing Legal Education Board as part of a team administering the mandatory CLE program. The Assistant Deputy Counsel must enjoy working in a time-sensitive, demanding environment and have supervisory experience; the ability to analyze legal materials effectively; and strong verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must also be able to participate as part of a team to develop and administer an annual state-wide conference and draft CLE Board policy proposals and develop supporting materials for such proposals. Additionally, the individual in this position will prepare materials for CLE Board meetings and attend and participate in Board meetings; respond to inquiries from program providers and NY licensed attorneys regarding meeting the CLE program requirements; draft correspondence as necessary; supervise special projects; assist in the preparation of administrative reports; maintain digital storage solutions; create tracking systems for office operations; develop accessible digital forms; collaborate with technology teams and other stakeholders; train staff and managers on new technology and software; and perform other related duties. Applicants with experience in database creation, data analysis, accessible and instructional design principles, learning management systems, and video creation are encouraged to apply.

This position is located in the Office of the Copyright Royalty Judges, Office of the Register of Copyrights and Director of the U.S. Copyright Office.

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This position is located in the Office of the Copyright Royalty Judges, Office Register of Copyrights and Director U.S. Copyright Office. The position description number for this position is 454698. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.

Copyright is a form of legal protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U. S. Code) to authors of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other works.  The Attorney-Advisor in the Office of General Counsel performs authoritative and accurate legal research, provides legal advice to internal staff on all matters of copyright law, and prepares materials for regulatory proceedings and other policy work.

Prepares for the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel or other senior staff authoritative descriptive and background reports, compilations, surveys, comparison of laws and bills, and other written projects for use by the Copyright Office, members of Congress and their staff, and high level officials from other federal agencies and private organizations. Such reports contribute significantly to the understanding of the nature of legal issues before the Office primarily on the domestic front while cognizant of any international developments or implications and provide an authoritative basis for the consideration of legislative or regulatory proposals.

This is an open continuous posting.  Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

Open & closing dates:  04/10/2024 to 04/09/2025

Location: Washington, DC

Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Salary: $117,962 – $181,216 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 13-14

Link to more information and application: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/785916200 

Copyright is a form of legal protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U. S. Code) to authors of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other works.  The Assistant General Counsel works in the Office of General Counsel of the Copyright Office.  The incumbent serves as an expert on all legal and factual matters related to the administration of title 17 of the U.S. Code.

Provides authoritative advice and assistance on all policy and legal issues in these areas. Evaluates the merits of complex laws, legislative proposals, regulations and policies governing the administration of title 17. Provides professional legal advice and related services to the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and the Register of Copyrights on matters concerning specified matters relating to the administration of title 17, including the implementation of procedures pursuant to the amendment of title 17.

Open & closing dates:  04/10/2024 to 05/15/2024

Location: Washington, DC

Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Salary: $163,964 – $191,900 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 15

Link to more information and application: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/785743500 

January 22, 2024

The International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) is a private sector coalition, formed in 1984, of trade associations representing the U.S. copyright-based industries working to improve copyright protection and enforcement of copyrighted materials and to open foreign markets closed by piracy and other market access barriers.

IIPA is seeking a proactive, collaborative, and action-oriented attorney who is passionate about promoting the creation and dissemination of creative content around the world. The attorney should have experience and a strong interest in working at the intersection of copyright, international trade, and government relations. The Director of Policy and Legal Affairs will work with the Executive Director to provide legal expertise to assist IIPA members in advocacy before Congress, federal agencies, foreign governments, international organizations, and other relevant stakeholders. In addition, this role supports the Executive Director in developing and implementing strategies to advance the policy priorities of IIPA members and managing the operations of the IIPA. This role requires outstanding writing, communication, legal, policy, and advocacy skills. The position has a hybrid work schedule, allowing for remote work or in-office work depending on the needs of specific tasks.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to info@iipa.org with “Director of Policy and Legal Affairs” in the subject line.

Los Angeles Media and Intellectual Property firm seeks associate, preferably at least one or two years out of law school. Primarily handling litigation in the areas of First Amendment, defamation, privacy, copyright, trademark, breach of contract and related claims in the entertainment and media industries. Knowledge of anti-SLAPP law preferable. Work would be remote, not in an office.  Work would involve significant client contact, defending and taking depositions and handling court hearings.

If interested, please send resume to lincoln@bandlowlaw.com

Ballard Spahr’s Intellectual Property Department seeks an associate with four to six years of IP litigation experience for our New York City office. The associate will have an opportunity to work on patent, trade secret, trademark, and copyright litigation, as well as cases involving other strategic IP-related agreements. The associate will have client contact and responsibility. Excellent academic credentials, experience with intellectual property litigation, familiarity with litigation in the Southern District of New York and/or the Eastern District of New York, and superb writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Candidates with a background in software or electrical engineering and membership in the Patent Bar are preferred.

The base salary for this position will range from $225,000 – $270,000.

Ballard Spahr LLP is a more than 600 lawyer firm with 15 offices across the U.S. and is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.