Senior Paralegal (IP Litigation)

Morrison Foerster; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 83.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family benefits

Global wellness program

Education reimbursement

Annual community service day

Descrizione del lavoro

Morrison Foerster is looking for a Senior Paralegal in Washington, D.C. to support their IP Litigation Group. This dynamic role requires managing complex cases and collaborating closely with attorneys and paralegals. Responsibilities include preparing court-ready documents, conducting research, and mentoring other staff. Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in IP Litigation and strong communication skills.

The position offers competitive benefits including medical coverage and education reimbursement.

Competenze

• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in IP Litigation required.
• Trial Experience required.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Mansioni

• Manage complex cases and demonstrate insight into legal procedures.
• Prepare and edit various legal documents and correspondence.
• Oversee guidance to other paralegals and temporary staff.

Conoscenze

IP Litigation

Project management

Document production

Research

Analytical skills

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree preferred

Strumenti

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Ready to write your story? Join MoFo as a Senior Paralegal (IP Litigation) on our IP Litigation Group! This role can be based in New York or Washington, D.C. https://www.mofo.com/offices

About the role

Join a high‑performing legal team where your expertise will directly support our IP Litigation group. In this dynamic role, you’ll partner closely with attorneys and paralegals to effectively manage complex cases, demonstrate insight into legal procedures, and apply technologies to maximize efficiency in carrying out assignments. From conducting in-depth research to preparing court‑ready documents, your contributions will play a key role in achieving successful outcomes. If you thrive in a deadline‑driven environment and are motivated to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to grow your career with us.

• Apply broad set of knowledge and skills to effectively manage complex cases, demonstrating insight into legal procedures, project management, cost efficiencies, and collaborative skills; effectively identify, promote, and apply technologies to maximize efficiency in carrying out assignments.
• Manage complex cases; develop relationships, internally and externally, to gather data and information and to create networks of relevant resources and services.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize assignments appropriately; determine and implement effective organizational and procedural methods.
• Review and analyze documents and data, perform procedural and factual research with understanding of client, matter, and business needs; provide insightful analysis, recommendations, and solutions to further case objectives.
• Create and maintain, or oversee maintenance of, files, documents, and data.
• Prepare and edit a range of written materials, including correspondence, memoranda, drafts of legal documents, and factual analyses.
• Oversee and provide guidance to other paralegals and temporary staff, as needed, through training and mentoring; provide feedback as appropriate on performance.
• Comply with administrative requirement to meet billable expectations; prepare and release timenotes on a daily basis; prepare and submit timecards on a weekly basis.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in IP Litigation required
• Trial Experience required
• ITC Experience a plus
• Significant experience in managing discovery requests, responses, and document production
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong sense of accountability, with a proactive approach to ownership and problem‑solving
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to follow complex instructions accurately
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and perform effectively under pressure
• Strong research, analytical, and data synthesis skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet client and business demands
• Willingness to travel as required

About our benefits

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry‑leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit‑sharing contribution.

Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime as applicable, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: local market data and ranges; an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience; and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.
New York salary range: $90k to $130k
Washington, D.C. salary range: $83k to $120k
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