Senior Paralegal, IP Litigation

Steptoe LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Senior Paralegal for its IP Litigation group. This role involves managing complex cases, conducting legal research, and supporting trial preparations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in legal processes and excellent organizational skills. The position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K Plan

Paid Time-Off

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• At least 7-10 years of experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree required, Paralegal Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize litigation cases from inception to conclusion.
• Conduct legal research and analyze legal issues.
• Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Research and analysis

Communication

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Teamwork

Excellent work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved school

Tools

Westlaw

LEXIS

PACER

Best Authority

Relativity

CaseMap/TimeMap

West Case Notebook

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Steptoe LLP is seeking a Senior Paralegal to Support and collaborate with Intellectual Property group lawyers and assist in the management of complex IP cases in Federal courts, and before agencies. Handle responsibilities related to case preparation, document management and organization, legal and factual research, documentation, and trial support.

Essential Functions

Case Management:

• Collaborate with lawyers to manage and organize litigation cases from inception to conclusion.
• Maintain and update case files, including pleadings, discovery documents, correspondence, expert reports, and exhibits.
• Prepare and manage case timelines, calendars, and deadlines to ensure compliance
• Coordinate with external parties, such as clients, witnesses, experts, vendors and opposing counsel, as necessary.
• Familiarityand experience with state and federal e-filing platforms preferred.
  
  

Legal Research And Analysis

• Conduct legal research using various online and offline resources (including Westlaw, LEXIS, and PACER) to gather relevant information
• Analyze legal issues, court rules, statutes, regulations, and case precedents to support case strategy and decision-making.
• Summarize and present research findings to lawyers in a clear and concise manner.
  
  

Document Management

• Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and affidavits.
• Bluebook and Cite check briefs and prepare table of authorities using Best Authority.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of court documents, ensuring adherence to court rules and e-filing procedures.
• Organize and maintain electronic document databases, ensuring confidentiality and easy retrieval of documents.
  
  

Discovery And Investigation

• Assist in the preparation and response to discovery requests, including document productions and interrogatories.
• Coordinate and manage document review processes, often involving large volumes of data.
• Utilize automated eDiscovery review systems including Relativity, CaseMap/TimeMap, and West Case Notebook, among others
• Assist in conducting investigations, including locating and interviewing witnesses, and gathering relevant evidence.
  
  

Trial Support

• Assist lawyers in preparing for and attendance at trials, hearings, and depositions.
• Organize and prepare trial exhibits, witness lists, and other trial-related materials.
• Provide on-site support during trials, including managing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and assisting with courtroom technology.
  
  

Time Recording

• Enter time spent on tasks on a daily basis into the firm's time entry system.
• Meet or exceed annual billing hours requirement as established by the Sr. Manager
  
  

Nonessential Functions

• Provide back-up coverage for other paralegals as needed
• Assist with pro bono and business development projects
• Complete other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved school preferred
• At least 7-10 years of experience required
  
  

Success Factors

• Attention to detail: avoid common and frequent mistakes; complete complex projects and tasks without error
• Research and analysis: proficiency in research and analysis to enable informed decision-making, innovative problem-solving, and superior client service.
• Communication: convey goals and objectives clearly and in a compelling manner; listen effectively and clarify information as needed; ensure that project status, issues and successes are communicated to project team, stakeholders, sponsors, steering committee and all levels of management and documented appropriately; ensure open communications within project team.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: recognize problems or situations that are new or without clear precedent; evaluate alternatives and find solutions using a systematic, multi-step approach; develop improvements and innovations to enhance performance.
• Teamwork: able to work well with others on projects, initiatives, and tasks that require their input and cooperation.
• Excellent work ethic: ensures that all work is completed on a timely basis, maintains attendance and punctuality at a high level, available for work outside of normal business hours as needed
  
  

Work Environment

• Available to work in the office 9:00 - 5:30 pm Monday through Friday.
• Hybrid work arrangements may be available for this position
• Non-Smoking environment
• Available to work beyond regular hours when necessary
• Available to travel as required, on short notice, to various firm offices, courthouses, or other locations in support of the firm’s clients
  
  

The anticipated base salary for this position is $105,000 - $120,000. The actual base salary offered will be dependent upon the applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as other job-related factors, including but not limited to, relevant skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, geographic location.

Steptoe offers a full range of benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Profit-Sharing, Paid Time-Off and a robust Wellness Program.

Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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