Description
FlavaWorks Entertainment, Inc. is a Chicago-based adult media company with an active and growing intellectual property portfolio. The company regularly pursues copyright and intellectual property litigation to protect its content from unauthorized use and online infringement.
FlavaWorks is seeking a Part-Time Intellectual Property Litigation Staff Attorney to serve as the company’s primary legal resource for copyright and IP litigation matters. This role is well-suited for a junior to mid-level attorney seeking meaningful federal litigation experience with a flexible, part-time schedule and the opportunity to grow with the company.
The attorney will manage copyright and intellectual property cases filed in federal court, including matters before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Responsibilities include:
- Drafting, filing, and managing copyright and intellectual property lawsuits
- Preparing pleadings, motions, discovery, and other court filings
- Appearing at court hearings and proceedings as required
- Managing cases through settlement or other resolution
- Advising on copyright enforcement strategy and litigation planning
This position may be performed on a hybrid or remote basis, with optional access to the company’s Chicago office. Court appearances in Chicago are required when applicable.
Compensation includes an hourly rate plus contingency participation tied to successful settlements or judgments.
Requirements
- Job Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active Illinois Bar admission in good standing required.
- Admission to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois required.
- Experience in copyright, trademark, intellectual property, or related litigation.
- Ability to independently manage federal court filings, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Working knowledge of copyright and trademark law, including the Copyright Act and the Lanham Act.
- Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills, with the ability to draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
- Comfortable serving as the company’s primary legal resource for copyright, trademark, and IP litigation matters.
- Ability to work effectively in a part-time, hybrid or remote environment with minimal supervision.
- Availability to attend required court hearings in Chicago.
