Paralegal - IP Litigation (Law Firm Experience Only)

We are seeking a Paralegal Specialist with at least 10 years of experience in litigation paralegal work and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in intellectual property litigation. The ideal candidate will have extensive arbitration and trial experience, with a specific requirement for expertise in handling cases with the International Trade Commission (ITC).

The ideal candidate will provide exceptional support to lawyers, utilizing advanced knowledge of ITC and IP litigation law and procedures.

What You'll Do:

• 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 documents 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 e-discovery databases such as Relativity for relevant documents;
• Assist attorneys with preparation of materials for depositions;
• Perform factual research on 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; and
• Work overtime as required; Travel as required; and Handle additional related projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree (required);
• At least 10 years of Litigation Paralegal experience (required);
• At least 7 years of relevant IP Litigation experience;
• Arbitration/trial experience (required); and
• Appellate practice experience (preferred).
• 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;
• Extensive trial experience, including experience with the ITC (required);
• Advanced to Expert proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications;
• Advanced to Expert proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications;
• Advanced to Expert proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications;
• Advanced to Expert proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications;
• Expert 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;
• Expert knowledge of timekeeping and expense reporting applications; and
• Expert knowledge of legal billing processes.