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Title : Ip Paralegal

Location : District of Columbia - Washington
Refer to Job # KFLJ812410

Practice law in the London office of this powerhouse international New York firm. This firm’s client list reads like a “Who’s Who” of the world’s corporate big leaguers, and they have a full service practice that excels in virtually all areas of the law. This energetic, youthful firm blends polished professionalism with a bright, informal atmosphere. The combination is awesome! Associates are respected and are given early responsibility as well as good training and feedback. They are now seeking candidates of the highest caliber with excellent academics and experience.
IP Paralegal The candidate will work closely with and provide support to the Firm with litigation matters. Will be responsible for assisting with the day to day management of cases including maintaining pleadings, correspondence, document files and databases; assists in hearing and trial preparation; monitors and distributes docket updates; prepares case calendar and calculates deadlines. Day-to-day case/transaction and database management; drafts, reviews, and prepares legal documents; conducts due diligence and research. Exhibit technical skills consistent with new and existing Firm technology and is proficient with respect to filing procedures and filing jurisdictions. Obtain and monitor dockets and distributes updates. Review documents/materials for privilege and responsiveness; oversees document numbering/labeling; tracks numbering gaps, maintains complete sets of production/privilege documents, and drafts privilege logs. Assist with preparation of court filings: fact and cite check, Shepardize, Blue Book, and checks quotes for accuracy. Assist attorneys with hearing preparation, fact and expert witness deposition preparation; and expert reports preparation. Plan for trial hearings and arbitration. Organize/prepare files, notebooks, presentation materials and trial aids. At trial, takes notes, handles exhibits, gathers documents referred by either counsel, tracks exhibit usage; interacts with witnesses. Organize materials and maintains accurate and up-to-date databases. Logically and systematically organizes materials. Assist with and completes pretrial and trial projects examples of which include exhibits lists, deposition designations, trial binders, trial witness preps. Utilize departmental training resources. Any additional responsibilities as required by management. Demonstrates ability and willingness to independently manage projects and deadlines. Works effectively within team structure. Seeks guidance when appropriate. Provides input regarding training needs and performance. Diligently completes day-to-day discovery projects (include document reviews/productions, deposition preparations, and privilege logs); organizes materials and promptly and thoroughly responds to attorney requests. Provides quality assistance with filings, including responding to requests, editing, cite and fact checking, gathering exhibits and preparing supporting documents. Takes responsibility and shows initiative. Develops an understanding of patents, patent litigation, PTO procedure, and patent websites, databases and research tools. Logically and systematically organizes patent materials. Develops an understanding of firm lit support technology. Effectively utilizes technology and provides training to new hires. Maintains accurate and up-to-date databases, including Case Notebook and Sharepoint databases. Develops proficiency in general firm applications, internet research, scanning technologies, research and locator databases and services. Completes trial projects accurately and on time. Ensures work quality standards and deadlines are met. Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a team structure while under pressure. Develops an understanding of PowerPoint, Photoshop, and scanning technology. Strong communication, organizational and research skills required. Must be highly motivated, self-starter, creative and possess the ability to work under pressure with demanding deadlines. Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to confidentially and graciously interact with law school and law firm staff, attorneys and students also required. Strong clerical and typing skills as well as proficiency in Word, Excel; Position also requires the ability to travel and to work occasional overtime as necessary. BA/BS with strong academic record required.

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