Job Description

NO HIRING FIRMS.

DIRECT PERSONS ONLY - MUST BE LOCAL

(NO EXCEPTIONS)

Junior Legal and Business Development Coordinator (Trademark/IP Practice)

I am an independent solo lawyer with a practice focused on trademark and intellectual property matters. I am looking for a junior hire who can grow with the practice by learning how I work, helping keep matters moving, supporting client and professional relationship development, and gradually taking on more responsibility over time.

This is not a large-firm role. The person in this position will work closely with me in a hands-on environment where organization, judgment, writing ability, initiative, and follow-through matter. It is a good opportunity for someone who wants meaningful responsibility, close mentorship, and exposure to both legal work and the business side of building a practice.

I am open to candidates from a junior attorney, paralegal, or strong legal support background. The title and exact structure of the role may depend on experience, but the core need is the same: I am looking for someone smart, organized, commercially aware, and eager to become genuinely useful in a growing solo practice.

What the role involves

• Learning how I manage trademark and intellectual property matters, deadlines, communications, and workflow
• Tracking deadlines and helping ensure that nothing important is missed
• Understanding what needs to be done next on active matters and asking the right questions when guidance is needed
• Drafting emails, correspondence, and other written materials clearly and professionally
• Helping prepare follow-up for clients, referral sources, and professional contacts
• Supporting outreach and relationship-building efforts that can help grow the practice
• Looking for opportunities to improve organization, follow-through, and business development
• Taking ownership of recurring responsibilities while understanding what requires my review before action is taken

What I am looking for

• Strong writing and communication skills
• Excellent organizational habits and attention to deadlines
• Good judgment about when to move forward and when to ask questions
• Ability to manage yourself without constant chasing
• Interest in business development, client relationships, and practice growth
• Initiative, responsiveness, and willingness to learn quickly
• Comfort working closely with a solo lawyer in a trust-based, in-person environment

Who is likely to do well in this role

This role is likely to fit someone who wants close exposure to how an independent trademark and intellectual property practice actually works. It is a strong fit for a person who is ambitious, practical, dependable, and interested not only in legal work, but also in helping build and strengthen a business. Someone looking for a highly structured large-firm environment may not find this role to be the right match. Someone who wants to learn quickly, contribute meaningfully, and grow with a practice may.

Important context

This is a solo independent practice, not a large firm. The role offers direct involvement, close mentorship, and meaningful responsibility. It also requires maturity, sound judgment, and comfort in an environment where initiative and follow-through matter. The role is in person because trust, collaboration, and close working rapport are important to me.

Compensation

Compensation structure is open and will depend on experience, background, and the final shape of the role. I am open to discussing arrangements that may begin on a part-time, trial, or other practical basis depending on fit and circumstances.

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