Litigation Paralegal

the organization • Washington, DC

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Our client a premier intellectual property law firm, seeks a Litigation Paralegal, who must be able to handle all aspects of complex litigations, from pre-litigation phase, through trial and appeal.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 3 plus years of Patent Litigation experience.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to set priorities and multi-task.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of federal court rules and procedures, litigation terminology and documentation, and docketing procedures.
• Computer proficient, with experience and working knowledge of Lexis, Westlaw, and other litigation-research databases.
• Familiarity with case management software, E-Discovery, and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) procedures is required.
• IP litigation, PTAB and/or ITC experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work overtime and some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and maintaining case files and databases on a daily basis.
• Maintaining case dockets and advising attorneys of due dates.
• Organizing and coordinating document retrieval and review projects.
• Performing basic legal and factual research.
• Assisting in the preparation of pleadings, exhibits, written discovery and production documents for motions, discovery, hearings and trials.
• Cite checking and proofreading pleadings and other documents.
• Overseeing and managing all aspects of a case from pre-litigation through trial and appeal.
• Ability to work independently with a strong attention to details.
• Maintaining up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level