Paralegal

Robins Kaplan LLP•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Paralegal is to support our litigation teams in various types of complex litigation, to understand the case fully and to drive process improvement and efficiency throughout all phases of litigation. This position will primarily support our Business Litigation, Intellectual Property & Technology, and Antirust practice groups.

Requirements

Associates or bachelor’s degree in the Paralegal field, or bachelor’s degree with ABA Approved Paralegal certificate.
At least five years of litigation experience preferred in the following or similar areas: antitrust, general business litigation, or patent litigation.
Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Drafting patent claim charts
International Trade Commission experience
Familiarity with the practices of the US Patent and Trademark Office
General patent litigation experience
Markman hearing support experience

Responsibilities

Analyze facts and data in complex cases.
Detailed understanding of case issues and claims.
Organize voluminous case materials, identify key documents and retrieve important work product.
A detailed understanding and ability to learn database software programs used to organize materials.
Document review and document organization for production purposes.
Drafting privilege logs.
Support depositions by creating witness kits with selected documents specific to each witness.
Draft exhibit lists and coordinate joint exhibit list creation.
Provide support to litigation team and trial and arbitrations.
Facilitate deposition designations for trial.
Coordinate with internal or external trial support services regarding trial logistics.
Must have superior writing and analytical skills and resourcefulness.
Tenacity, focus and diligence to complete work and facilitate team deadlines.
Must maintain courteous and professional contact with internal and external clients and observe confidentiality of client matters.
Find creative solutions to unusual and difficult problems that present themselves in complex cases with high exposure.
Coordinate team meetings and effective team communication and follow-up to facilitate defined roles for team members and furtherance of team efficiency.
Maintain litigation calendar and communicate key dates to stakeholders and team members so that deadlines are met to ensure efficient use of support staff and adherence to case budget.
Ability to deliver superior client service to internal and external clients.
Exemplify and model professionalism in all aspects, with team members, colleagues, and other support departments.
Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
Work independently and/or as part of a team.
Appropriately handle stressful situations, exude professional behavior that sets a positive tone for a successful team dynamic.
Attention to detail and proactive nature.
Individual in this position will provide additional assistance and support as directed by his/her supervisor.
Additional or overtime hours may be needed at times.
Out of town travel for trial or other purposes may be necessary.