Senior Paralegal, IP Disputes

Norton Rose Fulbright•Houston, TX

About The Position

At Norton Rose Fulbright, people thrive because of a shared commitment to quality, unity and integrity. The highly regarded law firm consistently receives recognition from Great Place to Work and Top Workplaces, two companies that specialize in assessing organizational culture. Teams collaborate across regions, value new ideas and deliver meaningful client solutions, supported by a culture that embraces ambition, development and shared success. With more than 3,000 lawyers and 3,000 business services professionals working together across 50 offices worldwide, this global law firm provides a full range of legal services to leading corporations and financial institutions operating in key markets and sectors. Norton Rose Fulbright is hiring an IP Disputes Paralegal to join the Intellectual Property team. The ideal candidate will be efficient, multitask-oriented, independent, and a team player. The position is responsible for support lawyers engaged in IP disputes and litigation, and experience with arbitration and trial preparation/attendance is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant patent paralegal experience
In lieu of bachelor’s degree, 9 years of relevant patent paralegal experience
Understanding of litigation procedures and patent-related procedures, including IPRs and PGRs
Knowledge of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office post-grant filing procedure
Experience managing large volume portfolios
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact well with people at all levels of the organization and some external parties
Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong judgement, initiative, integrity and be a dependable, highly motivated, team player
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
Exercises sound judgement at all times and responds calmly and effectively in stressful situations
Flexibility to operate independently and in a team atmosphere with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism
Ability to work overtime when required

Responsibilities

Understand litigation motion practice, discovery, trial, and appellate procedures and ability to administratively manage all phases of an IP litigation case
Knowledge of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods and procedures relating to infringement of IP rights
Ability to read and understand technical papers including those to include patents, copyrights, and trademark secrets
Assist with trial preparation, by drafting and organizing required documents and files
Efficiently manage document files including correspondence, court papers, case records, and materials produced in the discovery process
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines
E-filing motions and other pleadings, including after-hours filings
Thorough understanding of court rules and filing requirements
Experience gathering patent documents from the USPTO databases and researching technical references
Online substantive research, filing, and other administrative duties, as assigned
Other duties