Please send resume in WORD format should you be interested in the
following Litigation Paralegal located in Washington DC. This is
a full-time, direct-hire position with a salary between 80-90K
plus amazing benefits. If you’re not interested, please pass
along to your colleagues as we do pay referral fees.
Location: Washington DC
Salary: 80-90K
Hybrid: 2-3 days in office (depending on case load)
Work week hours: 37.5
Billable hour requirement: NO
Candidates MUST HAVE three to five years of IP litigation and
appellate court experience.
Job description:
Responsibilities:
* Work closely with attorneys in all phases of litigation.
* Assist with the preparation and filing of appeal briefs.
* Manage lifecycle of assigned cases, including, but not limited
to, document collection, workflow and delegation, and
depositions.
* Assemble case binders, prepare correspondence, draft, proof
and/or edit reports to clients; draft and maintain document
indices.
* Maintain correspondence and pleadings, master file index and
deposition files and database,
* Monitor case calendars and docket deadlines.
* Establish, organize, and maintain expert witness notebooks,
documents, and indices.
* Attend and assist with depositions, witness interviews, court
hearings and trials.
* Train entry level team members on assigned cases.
* Utilize litigation support software applications to manage all
phases of electronic document collection, review, and production.
* Assist with trial preparation, manage trial exhibits, prepare
notebooks, maintain expert binders, travel to trial site and
attend daily proceedings.
* Other assigned duties as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent litigation experience required;
Paralegal certificate preferred.
* Minimum three years litigation paralegal experience with strong
knowledge of case management and trial experience.
* Three to five years of IP litigation and appellate court
experience.
* Demonstrated knowledge of litigation software such as
Relativity is required.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to
learn the systems and databases used by the firm.
* Solid experience with case/matter management and/or other
database tools and technologies used to manage data and
information.
* Strong customer service skills, including writing and verbal
communication skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to be a self-starter, while also comfortable taking
direction from others.
* Ability to work under pressure, meet frequent and changing
deadlines, and prioritize multiple tasks. Excellent attention to
detail.
* Ability to deal courteously and efficiently with attorneys,
clients, administrative and support staff, and outside vendors
and professional peers.
* Ability and willingness to work overtime and travel when
necessary.
* Willingness to be a team player on all department projects.
