Paralegal Specialist – Litigation (ITC)

Job Description:

In this capacity, the Specialist Paralegal will:

* 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; and

* Work overtime as required; Travel as required; and Handle additional related projects as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree (required);

* At least 10 years of Litigation Paralegal experience (required);

* At least 7 years of relevant IP Litigation experience;

* Arbitration/trial experience (required); and

* Appellate practice experience (preferred).

Proficiencies:

* 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; and

* Expert knowledge of legal billing processes.