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Title : Paralegal - IP Litigation

Location : District of Columbia - Washington
Refer to Job # PJFS755954


Paralegal - IP Litigation The candidate will be responsible for providing paralegal support and assistance to attorneys in the coordination, management, and supervision of all aspects of intellectual property and advertising litigation. Maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and Firm matters. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Creatively uncover evidence to develop the factual record in litigations. Work with attorneys to draft litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and arrange for service of process of same. Prepare witness binders and other materials to assist attorneys in taking and defending depositions and other witness testimony. Organize and maintain documentation and case files in complex litigation matters. Manage and advise litigation team of deadlines, case schedule, events, and changes. Coordinate document collection, review, and production under the supervision of attorneys. Cite check legal briefs and memoranda according to Blue Book standards. Prepare related Table of Contents, Table of Authorities, and Appendices. Assist in preparation for trial. Determine and maintain electronic database needs for large case management. Monitor databases. Summarize depositions, court transcripts, and briefs. Maintain up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing. Responsibilities include interviewing, training, and providing input into the performance appraisal process. The candidate must have Bachelor's degree and 5+ years progressive work experience in the Trademark, Copyright, Patent (Intellectual Property) and Litigation practice areas preferably in a law firm environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Advertising litigation and counsel is a plus. Should have 5+ years IP litigation experience working with voluminous document records and complex legal issues. Cite checking experience and Blue Book skills are required. Working knowledge of PACER and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) procedures is required. Legal research knowledge and ability to use law library are required. Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited paralegal program a plus. Computer proficient with experience and working knowledge of Westlaw and other litigation-related databases, litigation support and trial presentation software (Concordance, LiveNote, Relativity), Internet research, due diligence, Excel, Outlook, and MS Word required. Should have applicable knowledge of the principles of judicial and administrative processes and filing requirements, and experience working with methods of legal research, court rules and procedures, litigation terminology and documentation, docketing procedures, and bates numbering. Must have knowledge and experience working with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and its filing procedures and systems. Should exhibit high degree of initiative with excellent analytical, technical, and critical-thinking skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic in order to analyze and research litigation-related data, process information, conduct legal research, and perform essential duties. Must have excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information. Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, e mail, or verbally. Must have excellent writing skills and interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, clients, staff, and outside contacts. Should have ability to organize, prioritize, and oversee numerous tasks from inception to completion, and ensure work is completed within strict deadlines. Must have ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment, and adapt to changes in workflow. Proactive with excellent troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow-through skills. Must possess excellent knowledge of reading, writing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading, and formatting in order to interpret source data, prepare litigation documents and forms, proofread material for grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors, and perform file maintenance. Should have ability to operate standard office equipment including computer, printer, telephone, photocopier, calculator, scanner, facsimile, CD burner, etc.
 
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