Paralegal

Paralegal

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required; or any combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Certificate of completion from a paralegal training program, American Bar Association (ABA) approval preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive IP Litigation experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Serve as paralegal on complex litigation cases, assisting in trial preparation and execution, including organizing trial binders, managing evidence, coordinating logistics, and providing in-court support.
• Work with litigation databases, conducting searches, loading transcripts, and coding documents.
• Support depositions by preparing exhibits, managing transcripts, and coordinating with witnesses and attorneys.
• Coordinate and manage large-scale document collection and production, implementing systems for efficient document organization and retrieval.
• Draft, review, and analyze routine legal documents, conduct legal research, and collaborate with the docketing team to update and ensure accuracy of litigation deadlines.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of assigned documents, adhering to filing requirements of specific courts and administrative agencies.
• Cite check large briefs according to the Bluebook without supervision and within tight deadlines.
• Organize, chronologize, categorize, and index documents, conduct PACER research, and run PACER reports.
• Communicate with internal team members and external vendors to support discovery, trial, and arbitrations.
• Copy and code documents in large document production performed inside or outside the office and electronically distribute all case-related documents to attorneys and staff, ensuring they are saved in the firm’s document management system ‘iManage’.
• Navigate electronic court systems, including the U.S. District Court and the International Trade Commission (ITC), ensuring compliance with local rules and procedures.
• Assist attorneys in all aspects of Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings, including preparing and filing petitions, managing discovery, and coordinating with technical experts.
• Assist in the management and review of source code in intellectual property litigation, including organizing, indexing, and maintaining source code repositories.
• Receive and follow complex instructions, monitor and meet deadlines, and establish priorities while working on multiple projects concurrently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong initiative and solid organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication and client-interfacing skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong organizational, writing, and proofreading skills.
• Good teamwork skills within and among practice groups and offices.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Sound judgment and good discretion.
• Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external clients.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently with minimal supervision, and work under pressure with high-quality results.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work within a team environment and other practice groups as needed.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Ability to accept changing assignments and priorities.
• Experience with database file management systems such as iManage.
• Willingness to remain current in industry trends in IP Litigation.
• Initiative in accomplishing routine assignments with minimal supervision.
• Availability to work overtime when needed.