Intellectual Property, Litigation Paralegal
Intellectual Property Senior Legal Assistant The candidate will be assigned to most IP litigation cases, particularly those that are large, complex or multi-party actions. Work with all of the attorneys on the matter from the beginning through Trial, arbitration, or ITC, managing the flow of information and ensuring adherence to best practices. Develop solid working relationships with senior partners and clients. Interact with vendors and directly with government agencies (e.g. Patent & Trademark Office) to obtain information and materials, such as certified copies of patents, file histories and file wrappers. Will be responsible for managing the files ("case record") including a complete set of the correspondence, memos, pleadings, and client documents in a matter, and help monitor deadlines by creating and maintaining calendars of key dates. Work in all phases of the discovery process, from collection of documents from the client to the Production of documents to other parties. Work with the client and their in-house Legal Staff to collect relevant electronic and paper documents and data, as well as assisting at client interviews and on-site document reviews. Design and manage the document review process to help identify and track potentially responsive, confidential and privileged materials. Help compile information necessary to respond to interrogatories, document requests and requests for admission served on their clients. Organize and review documents received from other parties. Manage the large volume of documents and information during the discovery phase of litigation, Legal assistants set up databases, either on-line or in-house, obtaining assistance and support as necessary from Litigation Support and from outside vendors. Help attorneys prepare for depositions by arranging the preparation of witness files, compiling and organizing exhibits, and arranging the technical Logistics with court reporting agencies. For expert depositions, they research prior testimony and Publications, and track materials sent to the experts. Manage deposition transcripts and exhibits, and maintain searchable computer databases of testimony. Work with the attorneys during the briefing process by checking the Legal and fact cites, and ensuring proper formatting style. Will be responsible for assembling and organizing the exhibits and supporting documents as well as arranging for filing with the court and serving on all parties. In preparation for Trial, the Legal assistants work with the attorneys, experts, and client to identify and compile potential Trial exhibits, generate Trial exhibit lists, and track objections to both parties exhibits. Prepare deposition designations, and compile Pretrial Orders and other submissions. Coordinate the scheduling of witnesses for preparation and testimony. Work with Trial consultants on graphics, linking deposition videos and other demonstratives, and coordinate courtroom Logistics with courthouse personnel. Set up and manage off-site Trial offices, arranging for all Office support and Logistics. Prepares materials for each day's examinations, tracks the use and admission of exhibits, tracks and reviews witness testimony, and delivers and picks up all materials at the courtroom each day.
The ideal candidate should possess 10+ years of IP Litigation Legal Assistant experience; bachelor's degree preferred. Additional qualifications include excellent analytical and superior organizational abilities, solid communication and Management skills, creativity and initiative. A Bachelor's degree preferred. Should have complex IP litigation experience, including electronic court filing (ECF), managing large discovery requests and responses, creating and managing databases and imaging systems, supervising Paralegal teams, preparing for trials in Federal court as well as the International Trade Commission (ITC), and managing Trial support. Must have high-level experience with a range of litigation support applications including web-based platforms. Flexibility for Travel and overtime required.
Be a part of a highly successful, full-service law firm that counts among its esteemed clients many Fortune 250 firms. This firm has a reputation for treating associates exceedingly well. The branch office of a large international law firm, this firm's practice has consistently been strong in the litigation, corporate and tax fields; however, the firm also has made a definite commitment to intellectual property related work in the Los Angeles legal market. The Los Angeles branch has a full book of business involving some of the biggest movers and shakers on the national and international scene. An aggressive development track has associates achieving partner status in a very limited amount of time compared to other national firms of its stature. This firms is generally seeking the best and the brightest--meaning it is most willing to consider associates from top schools and firms.
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