Paralegal: Intellectual Property/ITC

Mayer Brown•Washington, DC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Mayer Brown is an international law firm that represents major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in significant transactions and disputes. The firm is known for its strategic partnerships, deep commercial understanding, and commitment to excellence. This role is within the Paralegal department in the Washington, D.C. office, focusing on Intellectual Property law with a specialization in U.S. International Trade Commission Section 337 procedures and proceedings. The paralegal will support attorneys in the IP practice by managing case-related tasks and documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least three years of substantive IP litigation experience in a law firm setting preferred.
Experience with ITC Section 337 investigations and trials.
Proficiency with iManage, Microsoft Suite, Westlaw, Lexis, EDIS and PACER.
Knowledge of Relativity and general database management.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities.
Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative and able to anticipate needs.
Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors.
Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm.
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate from ABA approved paralegal program preferred.
Working knowledge with legal case management software such as OPUS 2 preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and file pleadings, including motions, exhibits, and notices on EDIS and serve opposing counsel.
Understand and research court/agency rules in preparation for filings and coordinate with the firm’s Docket team to ensure all filings strictly adhere to all federal, state and local court/agency rules and deadlines.
Coordinate with case team and e-discovery personnel on all aspects of data collection, input and production.
Prepare for depositions and create witness files.
Analyze and summarize documents, discovery responses, and other factual information, including sophisticated or technical information related to legal issues.
Conduct factual research to prepare key fact chronologies and create demonstrative exhibits such as charts, graphs and maps.
Prepare pre-trial documents and filings, including exhibit list, deposition designations and motions in limine.
Act as liaison with the firm’s Trial Services team and other departments to coordinate trial logistics.
Attend and provide support at trial, which includes: monitoring documents and evidence; assuring presence of witnesses; preparing and monitoring visual aids; taking notes on testimony; tracking of exhibits introduced and marked into evidence; digesting trial transcripts; interacting with clients, witnesses, experts, court clerks, and vendors; mentoring junior paralegal trial team members.