Senior IP Litigation Paralegal

Washington, DC

Summary

We have an opening in our Washington, D.C. office for a Senior Paralegal/Paralegal with IP Litigation experience. The Senior Paralegal/Paralegal applies advanced IP Litigation knowledge of law and legal procedures to provide high-level assistance to lawyers.

Job Description

• 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 related to IP matters; Build and maintain relevant databases and files; File and provide copies to relevant parties;
• Organize, review, and maintain IP documents and case files, as well as compile documents for filing at courts and agencies, including the International Trade Commission (“ITC”);
• Coordinate productions of documents with attorneys, as well as conduct searches on production databases for relevant documents;
• Assist attorneys with preparation of materials for depositions;
• Perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries;
• Coordinate trial preparation; Attend trial and provide support to attorneys at Court and agency hearings; 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;
• Coordinate with other areas/departments of the Firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs;
• Work overtime as required; Travel as required; and
• Handle additional related projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Expert proficiency in the preparation of motions in limine, jury instructions, verdict forms, and additional pleadings; Expert proficiency in supporting legal business transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, securities, financing or tax activities;
• Expert proficiency in the preparation of witness lists, exhibits, and trial binders;
• Extensive trial experience, including experience with the ITC (required);
• At least 7 years of Paralegal experience;
• At least 5 years of relevant IP Litigation experience;
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate; Bachelor’s Degree;
• 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), as well as utilizing PACER, EDIS, and the USPTO websites;
• Expert knowledge of Firm and Litigation practice-area-specific procedures and terminology, specifically with a focus on IP matters;
• Expert knowledge of relevant jurisdictional/court/agency processes and procedures;
• Advanced knowledge of timekeeping and expense reporting applications; and
• Advanced knowledge of legal billing processes.