IP Litigation Paralegal

1 month ago

Washington, United States Palmer Legal Staffing Full time

A D.C. Law Firm is seeking an IP Litigation Paralegal. This role is HYBRID in-office/remote. This non-exempt hourly employee assists lawyers in all phases of the litigation process, from the discovery phase through the trial and onto post-trial findings and appeals. The Paralegal becomes an involved team player, providing key assistance to the case or teams to which they are assigned. One of a Paralegal’s most important functions is assisting lawyers in preparation for depositions, hearings and trials. This position requires the individual to perform with a high degree of independent judgment and discretion. Requires excellent computer skills, research skills, attention to detail and organization. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have professional, diplomatic and strong interpersonal skills. Will require working under pressure, performing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. Overtime will be required as needed, and travel is required for trial, client meetings, internal meetings in branch offices, and offsite document production.


Status: Direct Hire

Salary: Up to $120K DOE

*LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY*


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for document collection, organization and production, including number-stamping, redacting, photocopying and indexing of documents, checking copies, setting up and maintaining files and stripping files at the close of a case.
  • Responsible for setting up and maintaining electronic discovery databases.
  • Review and analyze documents for production, under the direct guidance of an attorney; categorize documents by subject; prepare a chronology of facts; make charts; perform calculations and statistical analyses; review transcripts for specific references.
  • Prepare for and attend depositions: gather documents relevant to the deponent, organize exhibits; when attending the deposition, take notes, photocopy documents, handle exhibits and ensure the availability of necessary office supplies.
  • Prepare for and attend trial: assist with pre-trial documents, including deposition designations, trial exhibit list and witness list; organize exhibits, files and all other supporting documents; make arrangements for transporting and setting up files at court; at the trial, take notes, handle exhibits, gather any documents referred by either counsel, denote which exhibits are marked and offered or just identified; interact with witnesses; track time use for each participant’s allotted time.
  • Conduct various document searches and factual research, including searches on computerized systems when applicable.
  • Act as liaison with various internal departments as well as with outside agencies (e.g., oversee the progress of documents through secretarial, project assistants, document clerks and duplicating departments, order transcripts from reporting services, and fulfill requests from outside counsel and others).
  • Research case law (Lexis or Westlaw).
  • Works under the direction of Attorneys or Senior Paralegal.


Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree coupled with a certificate in paralegal studies from an ABA approved program.
  • Minimum 5+ years of bankruptcy, commercial litigation and/or intellectual property paralegal experience preferred.
  • Obtain and keep current a Notary Public Commission certificate (paid by the Firm).
  • Familiarity with the operation and applications of computers in legal research and litigation support.
  • Lexis or Westlaw, Milana Docketing, Case Notebook and LiveNote.
  • MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, PowerPoint, DeltaView and FullAuthority.
  • Rules of Civil Procedure for deadlines and filing requirements.
  • Databases such as iConnect, Relativity, DISCO, Everlaw, Reveal, etc.
  • Commercial and intellectual property litigation.
  • Federal, state and local rules, court filing procedures, e-filing and service of process.


How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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