Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal (7+ years of law firm/ IP experience)

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox•Washington, DC

35d•$95,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. is a highly regarded intellectual property specialty law firm seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation Paralegal to join their Trial & Appellate (Litigation) Practice Group. The firm is recognized as a great place to work and offers a welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating environment with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. The position is hybrid, based in the D.C. area, with an expectation of travel to trial locations as needed. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities, and possesses a strong foundation in IP litigation with the ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys and other paralegals. Training is available for candidates with experience in some but not all required venues (district court, federal circuit, International Trade Commission).

Requirements

7 or more years of experience as a litigation paralegal required.
Some combination of trial experience and knowledge of IP litigation at the District Court, Federal Circuit, and/or ITC required.
Knowledge and understanding of the litigation process and e-discovery; experience with database management software, review, and production.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat; CompuLaw; Case Notebook; Relativity.
Willingness to support matters at any level.
Possess strong communication skills.
Capable of “managing up,” flexible to respond quickly to shifting demands, ability to work under time constraints, handle multiple detailed tasks simultaneously, and prioritize appropriately.
Must be a team player.
Must deliver high-quality work product and work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to handle sensitive, confidential business information with the utmost discretion.
Must be flexible to work overtime on an as-needed basis.
Must be willing to attend trial out of state, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Strong academic credentials and undergraduate degree preferred.
Paralegal certificate preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Providing litigation and trial support to the practice group as necessary.
Creating, organizing, reviewing, and maintaining litigation case files.
Monitoring litigation dockets and due dates; managing litigation calendars using CompuLaw.
Compiling, assisting with, and preparing court filings including, but not limited to, proofreading, cite-checking, preparing motions, briefs, and memoranda, and assembling exhibits and appendices for the Federal Circuit, District and Appellate Courts, and the International Trade Commission (ITC).
Maintaining a working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure (FRAP).
Maintaining proficiency in the mechanics of e-filing using CM/ECF, NextGen, and USITC EDIS filing systems.
Performing factual and legal research using databases including Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, Docket Navigator, PACER, EDIS, and the USPTO.
Conducting searches of production databases for relevant documents using IPRO, Relativity, and other document management software.
Proactively managing all phases of fact and expert discovery.
Preparing materials for depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations.
Attending court and agency proceedings, including the ITC, and providing support to attorneys.
Mentoring junior paralegals as needed.
Assisting with special projects and assignments as necessary.