Litigation Paralegal

Friedman Williams; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Competitive salaries

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Friedman Williams is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in Washington DC with over 5 years of litigation experience, particularly in patent law. The role involves managing cases from pre-litigation to trial, requiring strong organizational and communication skills.

This hybrid position offers excellent benefits and competitive salaries. Candidates should be proficient in legal databases such as Lexis and Westlaw. Interested applicants should contact Valentina or email their resume to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in patent litigation.
• Knowledge of federal district court rules and litigation terminology.
• Computer proficient with litigation-research databases experience.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and maintaining case files and databases.
• Maintaining case dockets and advising attorneys.
• Assisting in the preparation of pleadings and motions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Lexis knowledge

Westlaw knowledge

Job description

Litigation Paralegal Washington District of Columbia

Job ID: 21357

Rothwell Figg seeks a Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in the area of patent litigation, who must be able to handle all aspects of complex litigations, from pre-litigation phase, through trial and appeal. Successful candidates must have applicable knowledge of federal district court rules and procedures, litigation terminology and documentation, and docketing procedures; strong organizational and analytical skills; the ability to set priorities and multi-task; and excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills. Candidates must be computer proficient, with experience and working knowledge of Lexis, Westlaw and other litigation-research databases. IP litigation (federal courts), PTAB and/or ITC experience is a plus. This position requires flexibility to work overtime as needed and some travel may be required. Rothwell Figg offers a hybrid work schedule, excellent benefits, and competitive salaries. This hybrid work position is in the Washington, DC office.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Organizing and maintaining case files and databases on a daily basis;
• Maintaining case dockets and advising attorneys of due dates;
• Organizing and coordinating document retrieval and review projects;
• Performing basic legal and factual research;
• Assisting in the preparation of pleadings, exhibits, written discovery and production documents for motions, discovery, hearings and trials;
• Cite checking and proofreading pleadings and other documents;
• Overseeing and managing all aspects of a case from pre-litigation through trial and appeal;
• Ability to work independently with a strong attention to details;
• Maintaining up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing.

If interested, please contact Valentina at 732-526-5446 or email your resume to [e-mail].