Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal (Open to recent college graduates)

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox•Washington, DC

7d•$57,500 - $60,000•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) Group. The firm is known for being a great place to work, offering a welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating environment. They are looking for candidates who can adapt to changing demands and excel under pressure. While previous law firm experience is beneficial, the firm is willing to train motivated individuals eager to learn litigation. Successful paralegals in this group deliver high-quality work and operate with minimal supervision. This is a hybrid position based in the D.C. area, requiring in-office presence as needed and potential travel to trial locations.

Requirements

Must possess ability to independently manage demanding workload.
Strong desire to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
Successful independent proofreading abilities.
Propensity for highly detailed work.
Must be able to handle sensitive, confidential business information with the utmost discretion.
Must be a team player.
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

Previous law firm experience
Paralegal certificate
Trial experience
Appellate and district-court litigation experience
IP/patent litigation experience
Knowledge of the Bluebook and cite-checking

Responsibilities

Providing litigation and trial support to the practice group as necessary.
Organizing logistics for patent-based trials; maintaining litigation files; organizing exhibits; preparing case notebooks, simple pleadings, litigation documents, deposition binders, and exhibits; proofreading and cite-checking pleadings; reviewing litigation production documents; and providing other litigation and trial support.
Maintaining and monitoring litigation dockets and due dates.
Typing and preparing correspondence, memos, forms, and other documentation as assigned; copying documents as necessary; and proofreading all work on a routine basis.
Maintaining a working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure (FRAP).
Retrieving and filing information with various government agencies and courts as necessary.
Prioritizing workload; responding flexibly and quickly to shifting demands; working under time constraints; and handling multiple detailed tasks simultaneously.
Assisting with special projects and assignments as necessary.
Other litigation and trial support tasks.