Full-Time Senior Paralegal

At Norton Rose Fulbright, people thrive because of a shared commitment to quality, unity and integrity. The highly regarded law firm consistently receives recognition from Great Place to Work and Top Workplaces, two companies that specialize in assessing organizational culture. Teams collaborate across regions, value new ideas and deliver meaningful client solutions, supported by a culture that embraces ambition, development and shared success. With more than 3,000 lawyers and 3,000 business services professionals working together across 50 offices worldwide, this global law firm provides a full range of legal services to leading corporations and financial institutions operating in key markets and sectors.

Norton Rose Fulbright is hiring an IP Disputes Paralegal to join the Intellectual Property team. The position is responsible for support lawyers engaged in IP disputes and litigation, and experience with arbitration and trial preparation/attendance is required.

Understand litigation motion practice, discovery, trial, and appellate procedures and ability to administratively manage all phases of an IP litigation case

Knowledge of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods and procedures relating to infringement of IP rights

Assist with trial preparation, by drafting and organizing required documents and files

Efficiently manage document files including correspondence, court papers, case records, and materials produced in the discovery process

Experience gathering patent documents from the USPTO databases and researching technical references

Online substantive research, filing, and other administrative duties, as assigned

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant patent paralegal experience

In lieu of bachelor's degree, 9 years of relevant patent paralegal experience

Understanding of litigation procedures and patent-related procedures, including IPRs and PGRs

Patent and Trademark Office post-grant filing procedure

Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat

Ability to work overtime when required

Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.

The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.

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