At Munck Wilson Mandala, our focus is always on our clients, and we strive to meet or exceed their expectations for high-quality representation that is not only cost effective, but is responsive to their needs. The only way we can consistently deliver to our clients is to seek out other attorneys with a passion for technology and the law.
We are always looking for candidates who have demonstrated excellence in the practice of law, an excellent educational background, the ability to synergize with other members of the firm, a diverse background, and the ability to develop client and professional contacts. Candidates may be at any stage of their career, from law student to seasoned professional, as long as they share our passions and are compatible with our firm’s culture.
We offer very competitive compensation and benefits packages that reward all team members for client satisfaction, individual performance and firm development. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the positions listed below:
Accounts Receivable / Billing Specialist - Dallas
Munck Wilson Mandala is seeking an Accounts Receivable/Billing Specialist. This position will provide support in our growing Accounting Department. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a law firm setting and be able to handle high volume workload. Responsibilities include:
-Provide accounting and billing support to the law firm's Accounting Department.
-Type accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records.
-E-Billing experience is preferred to handle mid-high volume billing.
-Research and provide information to attorneys regarding Client Billing/Payment Status when requested.
-Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
-Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws.
For more information or to submit a resume please contact Bi Ramirez, HR Manager, at bramirez@munckwilson.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Patent Attorney - Dallas
Munck Wilson Mandala is looking for a patent prosecution attorney to join its Dallas office. Candidate should have an electrical engineering degree and a minimum of one year of law firm experience drafting patent applications. For more information or to submit a resume please contact Stephanie Elovitz, Director of Recruiting, at selovitz@munckwilson.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Trademark Docketing Specialist - Dallas
Munck Wilson Mandala's goals are to provide the highest-quality legal service available anywhere, to be an integral part of each of our clients’ victories, and to recruit and retain the brightest, most tenacious and successful legal talent. We develop sustained, partnering relationships with our clients, aimed at providing the best solution to our clients’ legal needs.
Our Firm is currently in the process of recruiting a Trademark Docketing Specialist to work with our Intellectual Property team in our Dallas, Austin, Los Angeles, or Miami office.
Primary responsibilities:
- Maintain and update U.S. and foreign trademark records in our docket system to track deadlines associated with obtaining, maintaining, and enforcing domestic and foreign trademarks.
- Review incoming and outgoing domestic and international trademark correspondence, enter/clear dates in docketing system, and forward to legal personnel as needed.
- Maintain current deadlines in accordance with correspondence received and prevailing country law requirements.
- Create, maintain and organize files; maintain client preferences and contacts within docketing system.
- Manage client/matter intake and disengagement processes.
- Conduct periodic audits of active matters to confirm integrity of docketing system.
- Report on and follow up with legal personnel regarding upcoming deadlines.
- Prepare and distribute docket reports and customized queries as requested.
- Collaborate with team members to review processes and procedures and to implement improvements.
- Special projects as assigned.
- Experience with docketing trademark matters required, experience with using WebTMS preferred.
- Must have strong reading comprehension skills and a strong ability to digest and summarize complex emails, especially from foreign attorneys and IP Offices, into a few sentences and to identify critical deadlines associated with those emails.
- Must have a working knowledge of domestic and foreign trademark filing, prosecution and registration rules and procedures.
- Must have strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks and work independently.
- Must be detail-oriented with solid analytical skills and a strong ability to review, understand and summarize complex legal issues for a fast-paced high-volume IP team.
- Ability to understand and reliably implement critical procedures and processes.
- Must have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong computer skills and experience, particularly with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) are required. Must be able to compile data and generate reports from various databases.
- Must type minimum of 65 w.p.m.
- Ability and willingness to take initiative to address problems and make continuous process improvements.
- Flexibility, positive attitude, and willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Ability to ability to take direction, but does not need constant supervision.
Trademark Paralegal - Dallas
Munck Wilson Mandala is looking to add an experienced trademark and copyright practice paralegal in the Dallas office.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- At least five years of experience with trademark and copyright law
- Experience with intellectual property agreements, UDRP actions, TTAB proceedings, and matters related to the use of trademarks on social media platforms is required
- Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
- Strong proofreading and organizational skills
- Detail oriented with ability to multi-task and have the knowledge and skills necessary to prioritize the workload independently
- Must possess a team-oriented mindset
Now Hiring Senior Associates/Partners/Practice Groups for Austin Office
Munck Wilson Mandala currently seeks senior associates and partners to join the firm's expanding Austin office. We are interviewing attorneys with portable books of business in corporate/securities/M&A, labor and employment, and intellectual property. For more information or to submit a resume, please contact Stephanie Elovitz, Director of Recruiting, at recruitment@munckwilson.com.
When submitting your resume, please specify the title of the job you are applying for in the subject line, as well as the desired office location. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Now Hiring Senior Associates/Partners/Practice Groups for Los Angeles Office
Munck Wilson Mandala is looking to expand its Los Angeles office located in Century City and is currently seeking experienced attorneys and practice groups with various backgrounds and portable clients/books of business. Areas of practice include, but are not limited to, labor and employment, intellectual property, corporate securities, gaming, entertainment, healthcare, cannabis, international trade, and privacy and data rights. For more information or to submit a resume please contact Stephanie Elovitz, Director of Recruiting, at recruitment@munckwilson.com.
When submitting your resume, please specify the title of the job you are applying for in the subject line, as well as the desired office location. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Legal Assistant Dallas - Corporate/Real Estate
Munck Wilson Mandala is looking for an experienced corporate/real estate legal assistant for a long-term project in its Dallas office covering a maternity leave. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of legal assistant/secretarial experience in a law firm corporate/real estate practice.
At MWM, our focus is always on our clients, and we strive to meet or exceed their expectations for high-quality representation that is not only cost-effective but is responsive to their needs. The only way we can consistently deliver to our clients is to seek out other attorneys with a passion for technology and the law.
Contact Human Resources at hr@munckwilson.com for more information.
Subrogation Paralegal - Dallas
Our Firm is currently in the process of recruiting an experienced Subrogation Paralegal. This position will provide support for a busy team of attorneys in a highly collaborative working environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:- Draft correspondence to potential targets, attorneys, courts, third parties, etc.
- Draft status letters to clients.
- Draft and file pleadings, including research of parties’ via secretary of state
- Docketing daily Trial schedules, statutes of limitations and deadlines.
- Prepare initial drafts of discovery to propound and discovery objections and responses.
- Manual and electronic document reviews.
- Prepare hearing, deposition, mediation and trial notebooks and exhibits.
- Perform legal research.
- Maintain deadlines calendar.
- Schedule mediations, depositions, conference calls, etc.
- Coordinate multiparty examinations of scenes and evidence.
- E-filing on the state and federal level.
- Coordinate service of process.
- Trial preparation and attend trials.
Experience & Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years litigation trial experience (plaintiff side preferred).
- The candidate will have the ability to work in a high volume, high energy environment.
- Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills and able to provide excellent client/customer service.
- Qualified candidates must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and E-Filing. Must exhibit strong typing skills and have the ability to learn and quickly become proficient in new computer software programs.
- Available for some overtime is required.
- Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication, strong proofreading and organizational skills.
- Candidates should also be detail oriented, be able to multi-task and have the knowledge and skills necessary to prioritize the workload independently.
- Must possess a team oriented mindset.