Intellectual Property Paralegal- 3688952

AMS Staffing, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

AMS Staffing, Inc. is recruiting an Intellectual Property Paralegal for our Washington, DC office. This full-time role supports the IP practice with emphasis on ITC Section 337 matters, in a hybrid environment offering two remote days per week.

Ideal candidates have at least five years in IP litigation, a bachelor's degree (paralegal certificate preferred), and proficiency with iManage, Westlaw, Lexis, EDIS and PACER. Attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate preferred.
• At least five years of substantive IP litigation experience.
• Experience with ITC Section 337 investigations and trials.
• Proficiency with e-discovery tools and legal databases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file pleadings, including motions, exhibits, and notices on EDIS and serve opposing counsel.
• Coordinate with docket team to ensure filings meet all rules and deadlines.
• Coordinate with case team and e-discovery personnel on data collection, input and production.
• Prepare for depositions and create witness files.
• Analyze documents, discovery responses and technical information for legal issues.
• Create key fact chronologies and demonstrative exhibits.
• Prepare pre-trial documents and filings, including exhibit lists and designations.
• Coordinate trial logistics with Trial Services and other departments.
• Attend and support at trial, monitoring documents, witnesses, and exhibits.

Skills

IP litigation

ITC 337

Paralegal team support

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

iManage

Westlaw

Lexis

EDIS

PACER

Relativity

OPUS 2

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, an international law firm, is looking to hire an Intellectual Property Paralegal at their offices in Washington, DC. This is a full-time role paying an annual base salary of $135K to $178K plus a performance-based bonus and an excellent benefits package. This role will allow for a hybrid work schedule with remote work two days a week.

Job Title:

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Work Environment:

Washington, DC (Hybrid — allows for 2 days a week remote work)

Annual Salary: $135K – $178K (DOE), bonus and AWESOME benefits

Job Description:

If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Paralegal department in our Washington, D.C. office, as a Paralegal: Intellectual Property/ITC.

This role will provide support to attorneys in the Intellectual Property practice with special emphasis on U.S. International Trade Commission Section 337 procedures and proceedings.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and file pleadings, including motions, exhibits, and notices on EDIS and serve opposing counsel
• Understand and research court/agency rules in preparation for filings and coordinate with the firm’s Docket team to ensure all filings strictly adhere to all federal, state and local court/agency rules and deadlines
• Coordinate with case team and e-discovery personnel on all aspects of data collection, input and production
• Prepare for depositions and create witness files
• Analyze and summarize documents, discovery responses, and other factual information, including sophisticated or technical information related to legal issues
• Conduct factual research to prepare key fact chronologies and create demonstrative exhibits such as charts, graphs and maps
• Prepare pre-trial documents and filings, including exhibit list, deposition designations and motions in limine
• Act as liaison with the firm’s Trial Services team and other departments to coordinate trial logistics
• Attend and provide support at trial, which includes: monitoring documents and evidence; assuring presence of witnesses; preparing and monitoring visual aids; taking notes on testimony; tracking of exhibits introduced and marked into evidence; digesting trial transcripts; interacting with clients, witnesses, experts, court clerks, and vendors; mentoring junior paralegal trial team members
• Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Paralegal certificate from ABA approved paralegal program preferred

Professional Experience:

• At least five years of substantive IP litigation experience in a law firm setting preferred
• Experience with ITC Section 337 investigations and trials

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with iManage, Microsoft Suite, Westlaw, Lexis, EDIS and PACER
• Knowledge of Relativity and general database management
• Working knowledge with legal case management software such as OPUS 2 preferred

Performance Traits:

• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative and able to anticipate needs
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion