Senior IP Litigation Paralegal

Profile

Patent Technology / ITC
Compensation
Base salary up to $120,000 , commensurate with experience, plus paid over-time, yearly performance-based bonus, generous vacation package, 401K plus match, Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage, Life and AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition reimbursement, Corporate Gym Memberships and more!
Location
New York, NY - Midtown Manhattan
The Organization
U.S. Global Law Firm -
Best Employer - Work Lifestyle
Key Responsibilities
SUMMARY
Responsible for managing large discovery, creating and managing databases and imaging systems, supervising teams, preparing for trials in Federal court, and managing trial support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with all of the attorneys on the matter from the beginning through trial or arbitration, managing the flow of information and ensuring adherence to best practices
Interact with vendors and directly with government agencies (e.g. Patent & Trademark Office) to obtain information and materials, such as certified copies of patents, file histories and file wrappers
Work with the client and their in-house legal staff to collect relevant electronic and paper documents and data, as well as assisting at client interviews and on-site document reviews
Design and manage the document review process to help identify and track potentially responsive, confidential and privileged materials
Help compile information necessary to respond to interrogatories, document requests and requests for admission served on their clients
Set up databases, either on-line or in-house, obtaining assistance and support as necessary from Litigation Support and from outside vendors
Help attorneys prepare for depositions by arranging the preparation of witness files, compiling and organizing exhibits, and arranging the technical logistics with court reporting agencies
Research prior testimony and publications, and track materials sent to the experts
Manage deposition transcripts and exhibits, and maintain searchable computer databases of testimony
Work with the attorneys during the briefing process by checking the legal and fact cites, and ensuring proper formatting style
Responsible for assembling and organizing the exhibits and supporting documents as well as arranging for filing with the court and serving on all parties
Work with the attorneys, experts, and client to identify and compile potential trial exhibits, generate trial exhibit lists, and track objections to both sides exhibits
Prepare deposition designations, and compile Pretrial Orders and other submissions
Coordinate the scheduling of witnesses for preparation and testimony
Work with trial consultants on graphics, videos and other demonstratives, and coordinate courtroom logistics with courthouse personnel
Set up and manage off-site trial offices, arranging for all office support and logistics
Train staff and encourage development of knowledge and abilities
Assign work based on abilities of subordinates and to ensure success in meeting needs and deadlines; identify strengths and weaknesses of team members
Required Skills
3 years of Litigation paralegal experience
Demonstrated ability to oversee and execute complex case management
Strong proficiency with litigation support applications, i.e. Relativity, Concordance, Summation, etc.
Prior experience with setting up war rooms and managing case activity
Willingness to travel across the nation and work overtime as needed
Bachelor’s degree

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