1872 Consulting
Senior IP Litigation Paralegal
Washington,
D.C.
Summary We are currently seeking an experienced IP Litigation Paralegal. Typically one IP Litigation Paralegal is assigned to most IP litigation cases, particularly those that are large, complex, or multi‑party actions. The Paralegals work with all of the attorneys on the matter from the commencement of the case through trial and is responsible for managing the flow of information and ensuring adherence to best practices.
Responsibilities
Litigation Case Management
Interacts with vendors and directly with government agencies (e.g., Patent & Trademark Office, etc.) to obtain information and materials (e.g. certified patents; patent file histories and wrappers, etc.)
Manages document production processes (e.g., hard copy, electronic, etc.)
Collects material from client, opposing parties, and third parties (hard copies, electronic data, physical evidence)
Maintains chain of custody
Works in all phases of the discovery process, from collection of documents from the client to the production of documents to other parties.
Works with the client and their in‑house legal staff to collect relevant electronic and paper documents and data, as well as assists at client interviews and on‑site document reviews
Once documents and data is collected, designs and manages the document review process to help identify and track potentially responsive, confidential, and privileged materials
Designs and implements document review systems
Compiles information necessary to respond to interrogatories, document requests, and requests for admission served on their clients
Prepares privilege logs
Manages logistics of production of documents (e.g., hard copy, images, native, etc.)
Manages the files "(case record)" including a complete set of the correspondence, memos, pleadings, and client documents in a matter
Helps monitor deadlines by creating and maintaining calendars of key dates
Substantive Research
Analyzes documents and materials
Performs factual research
Compiles information into charts, graphs and timelines
Researches prior testimony and publications of opposing experts
Researches rules of procedure for relevant court venues, and assures adherence thereto
Coordinates preparation and filing of briefs and legal documents
Drafts routine filings (e.g., attorney appearances, notices of filings, notices of motions)
Legal cite checking, shepardizing (Westlaw, Lexis)
Fact checking
Assembles and organizes appendices, exhibits, and supporting documents and arranges for filing with the court and serving on all parties
Blue Book formatting, application of local rules
Prepares and submits electronic court filings
Interacts with outside entities (e.g., clients, government agencies, expert witnesses, consultants, other law firms, opposing parties, court personnel, etc.)
Works with trial consultants on graphics, linking deposition videos and other demonstratives, and coordinates courtroom logistics with courthouse personnel
Manages litigation support systems
Databases (Relativity, Concordance, etc.,)
Transcript management systems (LiveNote)
Calendaring, task sharing, collaborative systems
Manages preparation for witnesses and depositions
Manages preparation of witness and subject files
Compiles and organizes exhibits
Assists in preparation of witness outlines
Manages technical logistics for depositions and court reporting agencies (e.g., remote hookups, electronic transcripts, videography, synchronization, etc.)
Manages deposition transcripts and exhibits and maintains searchable computer databases of testimony
For expert depositions, works with expert witnesses, researches prior testimony and publications, and tracks materials sent to the experts
Manages trial preparation and trial support
Works with the attorneys, experts, and client to identify and compile potential trial exhibits, generate trial exhibit lists, and track objections to each party's exhibits
Prepares deposition designations, and compiles Pretrial Orders and other submissions
Sets up and manages off‑site trial offices and trial support (e.g., remote office setup and logistics)
Coordinates the scheduling of witnesses for preparation and testimony
At trial, prepares materials for each day's examinations, tracks the use and admission of exhibits, tracks and reviews witness testimony, and delivers and picks up all materials at the courtroom each day
Manages resources
Supervises legal staff
Obtains and supervises support from Firm departments (e.g., Litigation Support, Graphics Services, Purchasing, Trial Support Services, etc.)
Manages relationships with supporting vendors (e.g., graphics, court reporters, trial support, hotels, etc.)
Manages the large volume of documents and information during the discovery phase of litigation by setting up databases, either on‑line or in‑house, obtaining assistance and support as necessary from Litigation Support and from outside vendors
Initiative
Anticipates needs, acts without direction, asks questions
Handles many projects at one time
Assumes responsibility for self (and team); does not blame others
Seeks and implements new and better ways of working; process improvements
Markets services to attorneys
Willing to take risks, seek challenges, take over difficult or unconventional projects; can take an project at any stage
Performance Management
Trains staff and encourages development of knowledge and abilities
Enforces Firm policies
Stays within cost and resource constraints
Assigns work based on abilities of subordinates and to ensure success in meeting needs and deadlines; identifies strengths and weaknesses of team members
Holds subordinates accountable for achieving expectations and working efficiently
Uses flexible approaches to different staff members
Talks openly and directly with subordinates about performance problems, providing guidance and direction; prepares skill development plans
Establishes and refines procedures to increase efficiency based on evidence
Designs systems and procedures to be consistent and to meet high standards
Solving Problems
Breaks problems into component parts to find most appropriate solution
Researches and finds solutions for problems
Finds and tries more than one solution, as well as Client solutions, to stop problem from returning
Makes decisions within appropriate time frame and cost constraints
When needed, makes decisions with incomplete or imperfect information; handles ambiguity well
Managing Information
Designs, implements, and refines systems to absorb large volumes of data that can be easily retrieved by others
Teaches others to sort and store information using several systems
Establishes and maintains security and confidences
Manages large quantity of changing information in high stress circumstances
Gathering Information
Understands purpose of information and disseminates information in clear and concise fashion
Uses varied internal and external sources, and creative approaches, in locating information
Develops methods and systems to obtain and organize information
Considers time and cost constraints; evaluates and refines data‑gathering methods
Leading Teams (for those managing teams/staff)
Keeps members informed
Maintains a positive working environment and gives credit and recognition
Keeps group motivated during long hours of work and high stress
Leads differing types of teams - flexible, cross‑functional
Communication (oral, voicemail, e‑mail)
Works well with attorneys, clients, experts, vendors, consultants
Effectively listens and responds; detects underlying meaning
Maintains professionalism and clarity in communication
Displays tact and good judgment
Changes communication style and mode as needed
Explains complex information and interprets data
Maintains confidentiality
Sells ideas and proposals to partners, clients
Influencing Others
Understands where to go for information and to accomplish tasks
Models behavior desired in others - leadership by example
Promotes change within organization
Persuades individuals and groups (partners, clients) to adopt best practices
Using Technology
Keeps up to date on changes and improvements of technologies relevant to practice area
Selects and applies most effective technologies to client matters
Trains staff and attorneys on use of technology
Uses complicated technical functions, and adapts technology for own needs
Develops and helps select new technical applications within the Firm
Monitoring for Accuracy, Quality and Order
Maintains high work quality while working under pressure of deadlines and competing priorities
Monitors details and quality of others' work (staff, attorneys)
Develops and manages complex systems to coordinate development and compilation of work product involving attorneys (sometimes across practice areas), clients, other parties, potential bidders and investors, staff, consultants and vendors in accordance with strict and often accelerated schedules
Skills we're seeking
5+ years of experience as a Paralegal, ideally in big law
2+ years of experience with IP Litigation Paralegal experience
Experience managing large discovery requests and responses
Electronic court filing (ECF) experience
Experience with litigation support applications
Nice to haves
Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree
Experience with Copyright and Trademark Litigation
Experience managing out‑of‑town trial offices for cases that have gone to verdict
Ability to work overtime (overtime is paid)
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D.C.
Summary We are currently seeking an experienced IP Litigation Paralegal. Typically one IP Litigation Paralegal is assigned to most IP litigation cases, particularly those that are large, complex, or multi‑party actions. The Paralegals work with all of the attorneys on the matter from the commencement of the case through trial and is responsible for managing the flow of information and ensuring adherence to best practices.
Responsibilities
Litigation Case Management
Interacts with vendors and directly with government agencies (e.g., Patent & Trademark Office, etc.) to obtain information and materials (e.g. certified patents; patent file histories and wrappers, etc.)
Manages document production processes (e.g., hard copy, electronic, etc.)
Collects material from client, opposing parties, and third parties (hard copies, electronic data, physical evidence)
Maintains chain of custody
Works in all phases of the discovery process, from collection of documents from the client to the production of documents to other parties.
Works with the client and their in‑house legal staff to collect relevant electronic and paper documents and data, as well as assists at client interviews and on‑site document reviews
Once documents and data is collected, designs and manages the document review process to help identify and track potentially responsive, confidential, and privileged materials
Designs and implements document review systems
Compiles information necessary to respond to interrogatories, document requests, and requests for admission served on their clients
Prepares privilege logs
Manages logistics of production of documents (e.g., hard copy, images, native, etc.)
Manages the files "(case record)" including a complete set of the correspondence, memos, pleadings, and client documents in a matter
Helps monitor deadlines by creating and maintaining calendars of key dates
Substantive Research
Analyzes documents and materials
Performs factual research
Compiles information into charts, graphs and timelines
Researches prior testimony and publications of opposing experts
Researches rules of procedure for relevant court venues, and assures adherence thereto
Coordinates preparation and filing of briefs and legal documents
Drafts routine filings (e.g., attorney appearances, notices of filings, notices of motions)
Legal cite checking, shepardizing (Westlaw, Lexis)
Fact checking
Assembles and organizes appendices, exhibits, and supporting documents and arranges for filing with the court and serving on all parties
Blue Book formatting, application of local rules
Prepares and submits electronic court filings
Interacts with outside entities (e.g., clients, government agencies, expert witnesses, consultants, other law firms, opposing parties, court personnel, etc.)
Works with trial consultants on graphics, linking deposition videos and other demonstratives, and coordinates courtroom logistics with courthouse personnel
Manages litigation support systems
Databases (Relativity, Concordance, etc.,)
Transcript management systems (LiveNote)
Calendaring, task sharing, collaborative systems
Manages preparation for witnesses and depositions
Manages preparation of witness and subject files
Compiles and organizes exhibits
Assists in preparation of witness outlines
Manages technical logistics for depositions and court reporting agencies (e.g., remote hookups, electronic transcripts, videography, synchronization, etc.)
Manages deposition transcripts and exhibits and maintains searchable computer databases of testimony
For expert depositions, works with expert witnesses, researches prior testimony and publications, and tracks materials sent to the experts
Manages trial preparation and trial support
Works with the attorneys, experts, and client to identify and compile potential trial exhibits, generate trial exhibit lists, and track objections to each party's exhibits
Prepares deposition designations, and compiles Pretrial Orders and other submissions
Sets up and manages off‑site trial offices and trial support (e.g., remote office setup and logistics)
Coordinates the scheduling of witnesses for preparation and testimony
At trial, prepares materials for each day's examinations, tracks the use and admission of exhibits, tracks and reviews witness testimony, and delivers and picks up all materials at the courtroom each day
Manages resources
Supervises legal staff
Obtains and supervises support from Firm departments (e.g., Litigation Support, Graphics Services, Purchasing, Trial Support Services, etc.)
Manages relationships with supporting vendors (e.g., graphics, court reporters, trial support, hotels, etc.)
Manages the large volume of documents and information during the discovery phase of litigation by setting up databases, either on‑line or in‑house, obtaining assistance and support as necessary from Litigation Support and from outside vendors
Initiative
Anticipates needs, acts without direction, asks questions
Handles many projects at one time
Assumes responsibility for self (and team); does not blame others
Seeks and implements new and better ways of working; process improvements
Markets services to attorneys
Willing to take risks, seek challenges, take over difficult or unconventional projects; can take an project at any stage
Performance Management
Trains staff and encourages development of knowledge and abilities
Enforces Firm policies
Stays within cost and resource constraints
Assigns work based on abilities of subordinates and to ensure success in meeting needs and deadlines; identifies strengths and weaknesses of team members
Holds subordinates accountable for achieving expectations and working efficiently
Uses flexible approaches to different staff members
Talks openly and directly with subordinates about performance problems, providing guidance and direction; prepares skill development plans
Establishes and refines procedures to increase efficiency based on evidence
Designs systems and procedures to be consistent and to meet high standards
Solving Problems
Breaks problems into component parts to find most appropriate solution
Researches and finds solutions for problems
Finds and tries more than one solution, as well as Client solutions, to stop problem from returning
Makes decisions within appropriate time frame and cost constraints
When needed, makes decisions with incomplete or imperfect information; handles ambiguity well
Managing Information
Designs, implements, and refines systems to absorb large volumes of data that can be easily retrieved by others
Teaches others to sort and store information using several systems
Establishes and maintains security and confidences
Manages large quantity of changing information in high stress circumstances
Gathering Information
Understands purpose of information and disseminates information in clear and concise fashion
Uses varied internal and external sources, and creative approaches, in locating information
Develops methods and systems to obtain and organize information
Considers time and cost constraints; evaluates and refines data‑gathering methods
Leading Teams (for those managing teams/staff)
Keeps members informed
Maintains a positive working environment and gives credit and recognition
Keeps group motivated during long hours of work and high stress
Leads differing types of teams - flexible, cross‑functional
Communication (oral, voicemail, e‑mail)
Works well with attorneys, clients, experts, vendors, consultants
Effectively listens and responds; detects underlying meaning
Maintains professionalism and clarity in communication
Displays tact and good judgment
Changes communication style and mode as needed
Explains complex information and interprets data
Maintains confidentiality
Sells ideas and proposals to partners, clients
Influencing Others
Understands where to go for information and to accomplish tasks
Models behavior desired in others - leadership by example
Promotes change within organization
Persuades individuals and groups (partners, clients) to adopt best practices
Using Technology
Keeps up to date on changes and improvements of technologies relevant to practice area
Selects and applies most effective technologies to client matters
Trains staff and attorneys on use of technology
Uses complicated technical functions, and adapts technology for own needs
Develops and helps select new technical applications within the Firm
Monitoring for Accuracy, Quality and Order
Maintains high work quality while working under pressure of deadlines and competing priorities
Monitors details and quality of others' work (staff, attorneys)
Develops and manages complex systems to coordinate development and compilation of work product involving attorneys (sometimes across practice areas), clients, other parties, potential bidders and investors, staff, consultants and vendors in accordance with strict and often accelerated schedules
Skills we're seeking
5+ years of experience as a Paralegal, ideally in big law
2+ years of experience with IP Litigation Paralegal experience
Experience managing large discovery requests and responses
Electronic court filing (ECF) experience
Experience with litigation support applications
Nice to haves
Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree
Experience with Copyright and Trademark Litigation
Experience managing out‑of‑town trial offices for cases that have gone to verdict
Ability to work overtime (overtime is paid)
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