Paralegal II – IP Litigation

Latham & Watkins LLP • Washington, DC

2d • $90,000 - $102,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Paralegal II – Litigation & Trial (IP) is an integral part of Latham’s Legal Professional and Paralegal team. This role will be responsible for supporting the attorneys and senior paralegals in the Intellectual Property Litigation practice group, as well as supporting case teams in all phases of the IP litigation case preparation, including document review, case file organization, and trial preparation. This role will be located in our Washington, D.C. office.Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• Possess knowledge of security-related practices and documentation, state and federal level filing requirements, document management and productions, fact and expert witness preparation, Bluebooking, and cite checking
• Display the ability to conduct thorough legal and fact checking on petitions and responses for PTAB proceedings, ensuring precision and adherence to legal standards and procedural requirements
• Demonstrate proficiency with patent terminology and citations
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent
• A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or signed declaration if located in a California office
• A minimum of four (4) years of related law firm experience as a paralegal
• A minimum of two (2) years of intellectual property litigation experience, with an emphasis on patent litigation matters

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and assisting in the discovery process, including gathering, reviewing, and analyzing documents for production, with the guidance of an attorney, while also managing and utilizing e-discovery platforms
• Maintaining case calendars and coordinating with the case team and other support departments
• Assisting with the preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, motions and exhibits, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence in accordance with court rules and deadlines
• Assisting with the preparation of PTAB petition filings, responses, and other related documents, ensuring compliance with procedural requirements
• Assisting with extracting relevant IP information from official USPTO databases and Google Patent
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Benefits

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees