Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

Our client a premier intellectual property law firm, seeks a Litigation Paralegal, who must be able to handle all aspects of complex litigations, from pre-litigation phase, through trial and appeal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Organizing and maintaining case files and databases on a daily basis.
• Maintaining case dockets and advising attorneys of due dates.
• Organizing and coordinating document retrieval and review projects.
• Performing basic legal and factual research.
• Assisting in the preparation of pleadings, exhibits, written discovery and production documents for motions, discovery, hearings and trials.
• Cite checking and proofreading pleadings and other documents.
• Overseeing and managing all aspects of a case from pre-litigation through trial and appeal.
• Ability to work independently with a strong attention to details.
• Maintaining up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5-7 years of federal district court litigation experience.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to set priorities and multi-task.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of federal court rules and procedures, litigation terminology and documentation, and docketing procedures.
• Computer proficient, with experience and working knowledge of Lexis, Westlaw, and other litigation-research databases.
• Familiarity with case management software, E-Discovery, and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) procedures is required.
• IP litigation, PTAB and/or ITC experience.
• Ability to work overtime and some travel may be required.

Physical Demands

• May require sitting for long periods of time and must be able to lift 10 pounds.

This position is currently a hybrid position, with 3 days worked in the DC office and 2 days worked remotely. Our client is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and recognition of individuals on the basis of their ability and job related qualifications and without discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientations, personal appearance, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, genetic information or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state or local law.