About the Opportunity
Our client is an established, well-known Law Firm in Manhattan who is looking for an IP Litigation Paralegal. Experience with both IP and Litigation is required. In this role you will provide assistance to attorneys and/or attorney teams with regard to organizing, managing and maintaining all case related materials. The role will have a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days remote.
The annual base salary range is $115,000 to $150,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Work on matter from the beginning through trial or arbitration, managing the flow of information and ensuring adherence to best practices
- Interact with vendors and government agencies (e.g. Patent & Trademark Office) to obtain information and materials, such as certified copies of patents, file histories, and file wrappers
- Manage the files (“case record”) including correspondence, memos, pleadings, and client documents in a matter, and monitor deadlines by creating and maintaining calendars of key dates
- Work in all phases of the discovery process, from the collection of documents from the client to the production of documents to other parties
- Prepare for and manage depositions by preparing witness files, compiling and organizing exhibits, arranging the technical logistics with court reporting agencies, researching prior testimony and publications, and tracking materials sent to the experts
Job Requirements
- Complex IP litigation experience, including involvement in large discovery, creating and managing databases and imaging systems, supervising teams, preparing for trials in Federal court, and managing trial support
- Experience with a range of litigation support applications
- 3+ years of IP Litigation paralegal experience
