Faegre Drinker · 1 week ago
Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation Paralegal
Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and committed to investing in its professionals. They are seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation Paralegal to provide high-level litigation support within their IP Litigation team in Washington, D.C.
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Responsibilities
Provide high level, detail focused, and proactive paralegal litigation support in all phases of the litigation process
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the IP litigation process, patent prosecution, trademark infringement, and copyright processes. Show understanding in managing the litigation and discovery process for the intellectual property practice area
Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in civil litigation, state, and federal court procedures
Demonstrate knowledge and background of the essentials for moving cases through the multi-district proceedings including filing proceedings, managing appellate processes, and managing cases when matters are removed or otherwise dispositioned
Collect, organize, and maintain documents, materials, charts, and other key information related to the matter
Analyze and organize large amounts of information and data sets
Assist with discovery, including coordinating with internal/external parties, setting up databases, organizing documents, running searches, reviewing documents, redacting information, and preparing productions
Assist with deposition preparations, including preparing witness files, arranging logistics, drafting summaries, loading transcripts/videos, and running searches
Preparing deposition designations, privilege logs and exhibit lists
Collaborating with court clerks, vendors, and other external/internal parties
Draft subpoenas, notices, and form documents
Assists with court filings including, cite and fact checking, compiling exhibits, and filing briefs at the state and federal
Research validity of cases and statutes, court rules and procedures, periodicals, public searches and provides summary for attorneys to review
Utilize various firm technologies and resources to effectively support attorneys and clients
Prepare materials and coordinate any logistics related to trial ranging from courtroom support, witness preparation, resource availability, etc
Special projects and other duties, as needed in relation to the litigation practice
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline is required, degrees in science, engineering, medical sciences, and/or technology are beneficial
Three (3) years of Paralegal work in litigation required
Previous experience as an IP litigation paralegal is strongly encouraged
Preferred
A paralegal certificate or certification (as issued by the NALA or NFPA) is not required, but strongly preferred, as well as any advanced specialty certification related to litigation or intellectual property matters
Experience in case management and e-filing in CM/ECF, PACER, USPTO, and local filing systems is strongly preferred
Benefits
Flexible working environment for work-life success
Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
Generous paid time off
Discretionary bonus
Life, health, accident, and disability insurance
401(k) plan
Company
Faegre Drinker
Faegre Drinker is a firm with one shared focus: the client.
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