Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal

Jones Day; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Day seeks an IP Litigation Paralegal to support a project team of attorneys in Cleveland and other Firm offices as needed. Responsibilities include trial logistics, research, due diligence, and preparation of legal documents under supervision, with travel as required.

Required paralegal certificate or equivalent, 3+ years in litigation (IP focus preferred), and experience with e-filing, e-discovery, and exhibit management. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum three years’ experience in litigation; five+ years IP/litigation paralegal ideal.
• Familiarity with e-filing and e-discovery for ITC, USPTO, and federal courts.
• Experience supporting litigation through trial, including preparation and exhibit management.
• Ability to travel and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist a project team of attorneys in trial logistics and support.
• Conduct statutory, regulatory, or factual research for client matters.
• Participate in due diligence, privilege reviews, and file organization.
• Draft, edit, cite-check, and prepare legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and manage billing/disbursement paperwork.
• Serve as liaison with support staff and firm offices; travel for trials as needed.

Skills

Paralegal research

Litigation support

Trial preparation

Document management

E-filing / e-discovery

Education

Paralegal certificate or equivalent

Job description

Jones Day is a global law firm with 40 offices in major centers of business and finance throughout the world. Covering 19 countries on five continents, our unique governance system fosters an unparalleled level of integration and contributes to our ranking as one of the best in the world in client service.

Jones Day seeks to employ the most qualified people, capable of delivering superior client service through professional excellence and teamwork, for every position in the Firm. We offer competitive compensation and benefits in a stimulating work environment.

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for a global leading law firm that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your knowledge and skills as well as advance your career? If you are, then Jones Day may be the firm for you.

Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities;

The IP Litigation Paralegal is responsible for assisting and supporting a project team of attorneys in the Cleveland office and other Firm offices, as needed. Responsibilities include: trial support, such as pre-trial and post-trial logistics; conducting statutory, regulatory, or factual research with respect to client matters; participating in due diligence, privilege, and other reviews of client records and files; initiating pleadings, fact and expert discovery, and motion practice; assisting with organization of client materials and attorney work product, including use of databases, imaging systems, and other computer-based technology; maintaining pleadings files and other case or project records; maintaining chronological records of project activity; arranging filings, mailings, and service list deliveries with appropriate courts, government agencies, and other parties; under supervision of a lawyer, draft, edit, cite-check, conform, and otherwise assist in the preparation of legal documents; obtain services from outside contractors including court reporters, research services, exhibit preparation services, filing services and printers; process billing and disbursement paperwork in connection with contractor services; act as liaison for the project team with support staff departments and other offices of the Firm. Travel required as needed for trials and to other Jones Day offices.

Required Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum three years’ experience in litigation. The ideal candidate will have five or more years’ experience as an intellectual property/ litigation paralegal.
• Familiarity with e-filing and e-discovery procedures for federal courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Prior experience supporting litigation matters through trial, including trial preparation, exhibit management, and courtroom support, preferred.
• Ability to travel as required and work overtime based on workload, deadlines, and business needs

Jones Day offers competitive salaries and benefits to all employees. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The starting salary range for this position is $95,000 - $135,000.

Jones Day is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer.