Job Description

IP Litigation Paralegal Level II

SUMMARY:

The IP Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys in a wide range of complex legal projects and tasks, primarily as relates to all phases of intellectual property litigation, including research, discovery, summary judgment, Markman, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal. The position requires availability for overtime and flexibility for travel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages and maintains ownership over all facets of assigned complex ITC, federal, state, and pro bono cases including:
• Acts as lead paralegal or secondary paralegal on assigned cases.
• Monitors, maintains and updates departmental case database, assigned dockets, and deadlines.
• Anticipates workload and upcoming deadlines by proactively working ahead whenever possible.
• Coordinates with colleagues and/or other departments to ensure completion of assigned tasks and requests.
• Reviews incoming correspondence and mail, docketed information, and client instructions, and takes necessary action.
• Organizes and maintains paper and electronic files relating to clients’ intellectual property or litigation in accordance with firm policy and procedure.
• Conducts factual and legal research, compiling results in an organized and succinct manner.
• Prepares court filings, including creating shell documents, drafting motions, proofreading, cite-checking, compiling declarations, creating and updating tables of contents and authorities, and preparing exhibits and appendices.
• Performs electronic filing in various courts and agencies.
• Conducts claim comparisons and prepares claim charts.
• Interacts with clients, experts, courts, agencies, opposing counsel, vendors, and others, as necessary. Works with vendors at the matter level to determine project needs, scope of work, and invoice processing.
• Assists attorneys in overseeing fact and expert discovery, depositions, and hearings, including the preparation of exhibits, notebooks, and witness binders.
• Uses knowledge of eDiscovery tools and assumes a lead role during the discovery phase of each case, including discovery platform and vendor management, litigation holds, data mapping, custodian interviews, chains of custody, document collections, document reviews (including loading, searching, reviewing, tagging, coding), document productions, and privilege logs.
• Coordinates and schedules depositions, hearings, and trials independently.
• Provides trial support including preparation, related travel and logistics, courtroom and war room setup, while demonstrating utmost flexibility in responding to trial demands.
• Maintains daily accurate timekeeping records, with an annual billing goal of 1400 hours.
• Adheres to established work schedule, but possesses the flexibility required to respond to workload demands including occasional overtime requests.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum of three to six (3-6) years of work experience in an IP litigation practice supporting a litigation practice, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of assigned intellectual property area (litigation). Understanding of the complexities of intellectual property business relationships (i.e., clients, co-owners, assignees, licensees, foreign associates, other counsel, employment agreements, etc.).
• Highly proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and Adobe, as well as legal billing, case, and document management systems.
• Skilled in conducting research via various search engines, including PACER, DocketNavigator, LexisNexis, Westlaw, as well as court and agency websites.
• Proficient in navigating various eDiscovery platforms.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills including the ability to effectively follow-through and communicate workflow as well as provide project updates.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge of legal terminology, rules, regulations, and procedures specific to practice area.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver a high-quality work product.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with different levels of constituencies.
• Highly flexible with the capacity to work effectively, calmly, and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Punctual and reliable; ability to meet set deadlines and shifting demands.
• Demonstrated commitment to work overtime and travel when necessary.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize tasks in a highly efficient manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of matters and other firm business information.

Location (Hybrid): Boston, MA; New York, NY; or Washington DC

Wolf Greenfield does not offer visa sponsorship. All job openings are subject to export control regulations.

The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 - $110,300 annually.Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Any offer of employment is subject to the successful completion of a background check (and reference check). It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Wolf Greenfield offers a comprehensive benefit package focused on the overall well-being of firm employees. Our benefits include multiple health care plan options, vision and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts and life insurance. Eligibility for our employer sponsored 401(k) plan includes an employer match and discretionary profit sharing. The firm is invested in our employees development by providing tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. Additionally, WGS offers further benefits and perks focused on employee well-being including generous paid time off; including sick time and vacation time, parental leave, commuter benefits, charitable matching gift program, well-being support and much more!

Physical Demands: The firm will strive to provide reasonable accommodations, as requested, to enable an employee with a disability to successfully perform this position in our office setting. Frequent communication is an essential aspect of this position and employees must be able to exchange timely and accurate information in a variety of situations. This position may also encompass maintaining a stationary position for long periods of time (at least up to 50% of the workday) with occasional movement, as well as lifting and/or moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds. Other essential functions may apply and employees working remotely have the same or similar requirements.

Work Environment: The office work environment of the firm is characteristic of the environment the job holder will encounter. In this typical office setting, an employee will encounter standard office equipment and any noise associated with that equipment. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate. The office setting of Wolf Greenfield requires the ability to manage multiple work priorities along with frequent interruptions.

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