Specialist Paralegal (ITC)

Paul Hastings•Washington, DC

91d•$110,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

We have an opening for a Specialist Paralegal (ITC) in our Washington, DC office. The Specialist Paralegal applies advanced ITC/IP Litigation knowledge of law and legal procedures to provide elite assistance to lawyers.

Requirements

At least 10 years of Litigation Paralegal experience (required)
At least 7 years of relevant IP Litigation experience (required)
Arbitration/trial experience (required)
Bachelor’s Degree (required)
Expert proficiency in the preparation of motions in limine, jury instructions, verdict forms, and additional pleadings
Expert proficiency in the preparation of witness lists, exhibits, and trial binders
Extensive trial experience, including experience with the ITC (required)
Advanced to Expert proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications
Advanced to Expert proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications
Advanced to Expert proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications
Advanced to Expert proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications
Expert proficiency with transcript management applications (LiveNote)
Advanced proficiency in online research and internet search resources (Lexis Nexis/Westlaw), as well as utilizing PACER, EDIS, and the USPTO websites
Expert knowledge of Firm and Litigation practice-area-specific procedures and terminology, specifically with a focus on IP matters
Expert knowledge of relevant jurisdictional/court/agency processes and procedures
Expert knowledge of timekeeping and expense reporting applications
Expert knowledge of legal billing processes

Nice To Haves

Appellate practice experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work
Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified)
Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare and interpret complex legal documents related to IP matters
build and maintain relevant databases and files
file documents and provide copies to relevant parties
Organize, review, and maintain IP documents and case files as well as compile documents for filing at courts and agencies, including the International Trade Commission (“ITC”)
Coordinate productions of documents with attorneys, as well as conduct searches on e-discovery databases such as Relativity for relevant documents
Assist attorneys with preparation of materials for depositions
Perform factual research on internal and external databases and libraries
Coordinate trial preparation
attend trial and provide support to attorneys at Court and agency hearings
coordinate logistics, including local/remote set-up and travel arrangements
Partner and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services
direct work and train team members
Coordinate with other areas/departments of the Firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs
Work overtime as required
travel as required
Handle additional related projects as assigned

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life/AD&D
Long Term Care
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
Lifestyle Spending Account
Voluntary 401(k) Plan
Profit Sharing
10 Paid Holidays per year
generous PTO Program
Family Support including Paid Parental Leave
Fertility Benefits
Breast Milk Shipping
Back-up Child Care
Elder Care
Tutoring
Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)
Retirement Plan Consulting
Anniversary Bonus Program
Professional Development Programs
Transportation and Commuter Benefits
International Travel Insurance
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Accident Insurance
Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
Prepaid Legal Insurance
Employee Discounts