Litigation Paralegal
- Employer
- Jobot
- Location
- Houston
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Mar 01, 2023
- Closes
- Mar 28, 2023
- Practice
- Litigation
- Position
- Paralegal
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Top International Law Firm seeks Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal – WFH Flexible
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kevin Ross
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $75,000 – $130,000 per year
A bit about us:
Top International Law firm that has a great culture and even better reputation seeks Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal to join an amazing tight knit team. All federal litigation paralegal candidates are encouraged to apply.
This is a great opportunity to work with an amazing group of people at the top of their profession. Atmosphere is collegiate and a teamwork environment. Comp is based on experience and expectations but please all candidates apply and all will be considered.
Please only apply if you have Intellectual Property Litigation Experience.
Why join us?
Remote Capability
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Bonus
Sign on Bonus
PTO
Job Details
Duties and Responsibilities
Administratively manage all phases of a litigation case including motion practice, discovery, arbitration trial and appellate procedures;
Organize and manage electronic and hard copy document collections;
Manage and manipulate data in litigation support software offerings;
Legal and factual cite checking including shepardizing and editing a brief to Blue Book standards;
Execute various research projects within Lexis–Nexis, Westlaw and internet search engines;
Execute all docket and court filing activities accurately in Pacer Pro and ECF;
Assist with witness preparation;
Trial preparation and attendance;
Supervise project assistants and temporary staff on workflow and assignments;
Execute all activities with a thorough understanding of rules of procedure for various federal and state jurisdictions;
Prioritize and manage multiple assignments with tight deadlines.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
BA/BS with strong academic credentials.
Four years of litigation and trial experience at a medium or large law firm.
Proficient in the use of Relativity, Case Notebook and Adobe Pro.
Proficient at Microsoft Office applications and litigation support software.
Preferred:
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited program.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with clients, partners, associates, paralegals and all staff members.
Proficiency with Trial Director.
Thorough understanding of court rules and filing requirements.
Spanish language proficiency is preferred.
Other Skills and Abilities:
In addition to the above, the following may also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Good judgment.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team.
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
Able to work under pressure.
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
A self–starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job.
Strong proofreading skills.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kevin Ross
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $75,000 – $130,000 per year
A bit about us:
Top International Law firm that has a great culture and even better reputation seeks Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal to join an amazing tight knit team. All federal litigation paralegal candidates are encouraged to apply.
This is a great opportunity to work with an amazing group of people at the top of their profession. Atmosphere is collegiate and a teamwork environment. Comp is based on experience and expectations but please all candidates apply and all will be considered.
Please only apply if you have Intellectual Property Litigation Experience.
Why join us?
Remote Capability
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Bonus
Sign on Bonus
PTO
Job Details
Duties and Responsibilities
Administratively manage all phases of a litigation case including motion practice, discovery, arbitration trial and appellate procedures;
Organize and manage electronic and hard copy document collections;
Manage and manipulate data in litigation support software offerings;
Legal and factual cite checking including shepardizing and editing a brief to Blue Book standards;
Execute various research projects within Lexis–Nexis, Westlaw and internet search engines;
Execute all docket and court filing activities accurately in Pacer Pro and ECF;
Assist with witness preparation;
Trial preparation and attendance;
Supervise project assistants and temporary staff on workflow and assignments;
Execute all activities with a thorough understanding of rules of procedure for various federal and state jurisdictions;
Prioritize and manage multiple assignments with tight deadlines.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
BA/BS with strong academic credentials.
Four years of litigation and trial experience at a medium or large law firm.
Proficient in the use of Relativity, Case Notebook and Adobe Pro.
Proficient at Microsoft Office applications and litigation support software.
Preferred:
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited program.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with clients, partners, associates, paralegals and all staff members.
Proficiency with Trial Director.
Thorough understanding of court rules and filing requirements.
Spanish language proficiency is preferred.
Other Skills and Abilities:
In addition to the above, the following may also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Good judgment.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team.
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
Able to work under pressure.
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
A self–starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job.
Strong proofreading skills.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.