Steptoe LLP · 2 weeks ago
Senior Paralegal, IP Litigation
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $120K/yr
7+ years expSteptoe LLP is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support and collaborate with Intellectual Property group lawyers and assist in the management of complex IP cases in Federal courts. The role involves case preparation, document management, legal research, and trial support.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Collaborate with lawyers to manage and organize litigation cases from inception to conclusion
Maintain and update case files, including pleadings, discovery documents, correspondence, expert reports, and exhibits
Prepare and manage case timelines, calendars, and deadlines to ensure compliance
Coordinate with external parties, such as clients, witnesses, experts, vendors and opposing counsel, as necessary
Familiarity and experience with state and federal e-filing platforms preferred
Conduct legal research using various online and offline resources (including Westlaw, LEXIS, and PACER) to gather relevant information
Analyze legal issues, court rules, statutes, regulations, and case precedents to support case strategy and decision-making
Summarize and present research findings to lawyers in a clear and concise manner
Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and affidavits
Bluebook and Cite check briefs and prepare table of authorities using Best Authority
Assist with the preparation and filing of court documents, ensuring adherence to court rules and e-filing procedures
Organize and maintain electronic document databases, ensuring confidentiality and easy retrieval of documents
Assist in the preparation and response to discovery requests, including document productions and interrogatories
Coordinate and manage document review processes, often involving large volumes of data
Utilize automated eDiscovery review systems including Relativity, CaseMap/TimeMap, and West Case Notebook, among others
Assist in conducting investigations, including locating and interviewing witnesses, and gathering relevant evidence
Assist lawyers in preparing for and attendance at trials, hearings, and depositions
Organize and prepare trial exhibits, witness lists, and other trial-related materials
Provide on-site support during trials, including managing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and assisting with courtroom technology
Enter time spent on tasks on a daily basis into the firm's time entry system
Meet or exceed annual billing hours requirement as established by the Sr. Manager
Provide back-up coverage for other paralegals as needed
Assist with pro bono and business development projects
Complete other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
At least 7-10 years of experience required
Preferred
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved school preferred
Familiarity and experience with state and federal e-filing platforms preferred
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Health care flexible spending accounts
401K Plan
Profit-Sharing
Paid Time-Off
Robust Wellness Program
Company
Steptoe LLP
In more than 100 years of practice, Steptoe* has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions.
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