Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal - DFM & Associates
Dallas, TX 75201
About the Job
A leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes, is seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal to assist their attorneys with a wide variety of tasks and projects. The firm's work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.
This position will focus on Intellectual Property Litigation cases. Working under the supervision of attorneys and more seasoned paralegals, this is an opportunity to work on high stakes cases with a dynamic legal team. Many cases are heard out-of-state and before the ITC, so in this role, travel may be involved. You will organize case materials, create privilege logs, cite-check, assist with deposition preparation, and participate on other pre-trial tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Paralegal and technical skills, great personal confidence, who is highly organized and communicative. This role reports to the Paralegal Services Manager.
Responsibilities Include:
-Perform various day-to-day case management tasks.
-Draft, prepare, and file Court filings.
-Assist with calendaring case deadlines.
-Assist with document collection, organization, review, and productions.
-Assist with discovery requests.
-Assist with trial and arbitration preparations.
-Ability to travel and attend trial and arbitrations.
-Cite-check references and/or caselaw in briefs.
-Prepare exhibits to court filings.
-Proofread court briefs and discovery documents.
-Prepare various charts and indices.
-Coordinate with external vendors.
-Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
-Strong Texas filing background
-Ideal candidate will have experience with Patent, Trademark, and Copyright disputes that have been litigated in Federal courts and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and International Trade Commission.
Qualifications:
-Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
-Flexible and able to multi-task, balancing priorities and tight deadlines.
-Proactive and able to handle efficiently handle multiple projects and client matters simultaneously.
-Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
-Superior analytical and reasoning abilities.
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with members across multiple offices.
-Willingness to work Paid overtime as needed.
Experience:
-5+ years of experience
-Bachelor's Degree is a plus!
-Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program preferred
-Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe
-Experience with Discovery Databases (Relativity, LiveNote, etc.)
The firm provides an excellent benefit package along with beautiful offices in Uptown! This is a hybrid position in the office 3 days and remote 2 days!
Salary: This position pays a very competitive, top salary depending upon qualifications and other operational considerations!
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 85,000.00 115,000.00 Per Year
This position will focus on Intellectual Property Litigation cases. Working under the supervision of attorneys and more seasoned paralegals, this is an opportunity to work on high stakes cases with a dynamic legal team. Many cases are heard out-of-state and before the ITC, so in this role, travel may be involved. You will organize case materials, create privilege logs, cite-check, assist with deposition preparation, and participate on other pre-trial tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Paralegal and technical skills, great personal confidence, who is highly organized and communicative. This role reports to the Paralegal Services Manager.
Responsibilities Include:
-Perform various day-to-day case management tasks.
-Draft, prepare, and file Court filings.
-Assist with calendaring case deadlines.
-Assist with document collection, organization, review, and productions.
-Assist with discovery requests.
-Assist with trial and arbitration preparations.
-Ability to travel and attend trial and arbitrations.
-Cite-check references and/or caselaw in briefs.
-Prepare exhibits to court filings.
-Proofread court briefs and discovery documents.
-Prepare various charts and indices.
-Coordinate with external vendors.
-Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
-Strong Texas filing background
-Ideal candidate will have experience with Patent, Trademark, and Copyright disputes that have been litigated in Federal courts and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and International Trade Commission.
Qualifications:
-Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
-Flexible and able to multi-task, balancing priorities and tight deadlines.
-Proactive and able to handle efficiently handle multiple projects and client matters simultaneously.
-Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
-Superior analytical and reasoning abilities.
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with members across multiple offices.
-Willingness to work Paid overtime as needed.
Experience:
-5+ years of experience
-Bachelor's Degree is a plus!
-Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program preferred
-Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe
-Experience with Discovery Databases (Relativity, LiveNote, etc.)
The firm provides an excellent benefit package along with beautiful offices in Uptown! This is a hybrid position in the office 3 days and remote 2 days!
Salary: This position pays a very competitive, top salary depending upon qualifications and other operational considerations!
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 85,000.00 115,000.00 Per Year
Source : DFM & Associates