Senior Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

The Senior Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal applies advanced litigation knowledge of law and legal procedures to provide high-level assistance to lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work; Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified);
• Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare and interpret complex legal documents; Build and maintain relevant databases and files; File and provide copies to relevant parties;
• Perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries;
• Coordinate trial preparation; Attend trial; Coordinate logistics, including local/remote set-up and travel arrangements;
• Partner and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services; Direct work and train team members;
• Work overtime as required; Travel as required; and
• Handle additional related projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of Paralegal experience;
• At least 5 years of relevant Intellectual Property Litigation experience;
• Expert knowledge of Firm and Intellectual Property practice-area-specific procedures and terminology;
• Expert knowledge of relevant jurisdictional/court/agency processes and procedures;
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate and Bachelor’s Degree;
• Expert proficiency in the preparation of motions in limine, jury instructions, verdict forms, and additional pleadings;
• Expert proficiency in the preparation of witness lists, exhibits, and trial binders;
• Advanced proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications;
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications;
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications;
• Advanced proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications;
• Advanced proficiency with transcript management applications (LiveNote);
• Advanced proficiency in online research and internet search resources (Lexis Nexis/Westlaw);
• Advanced proficiency in Ringtail, Relativity, and PACER
• Advanced knowledge of timekeeping and expense reporting applications; and
• Advanced knowledge of legal billing processes.

All paralegals must comply with continuing education requirements pursuant to the requirements of their jurisdiction.