IP Litigation Paralegal
Job Description
Sughrue Mion, PLLC, a leading Intellectual Property Law Firm, located in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced IP Litigation Paralegal. This position will provide professional legal support to attorneys for district court and appellate actions, PTAB proceedings, ITC investigations, interferences, opinions and IP-related projects.
Essential Functions
- Organize and maintain all case files, including but not limited to pleadings, discovery, correspondence, expert reports, exhibits, file histories and prior art, in electronic and paper formats
- Prepare and update case calendars using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and/or Excel
- Assist with coordination and management of electronic discovery, including the review and production, in various litigation databases including Everlaw and other web-based software
- Communicate and consult with the Attorneys and Litigation Support Specialist to establish best practices for each litigation
- Coordinate with clients, experts, witnesses and opposing counsel, as necessary
- Create both physical and electronic notebooks for prior art, hearings, depositions and trial
- Perform research regarding inventors, assignees, court statistics and case law
- Draft letters, discovery, pleadings, subpoena and other legal documents
- Bluebook and cite check briefs and prepare table of authorities
- Perform basis legal research utilizing LexisNexis and Westlaw and Pacer
- Assist in preparing and filing court documents, ensuring compliance with court rules and e-filing procedures
- Assist attorneys for trial by preparing and attending trials, organize trial-related materials and provide onsite support
Job Requirements
Education
4-year undergraduate degree. Paralegal certificate not required, but favorably considered
Experience
2 or more years of experience in a litigation environment with a thorough knowledge of the litigation process. Familiarity with Electronic Data Discovery and associated software. Trial experience preferred.
Position Location:
This position is located in the Washington, DC office in a hybrid status of in-office and remote within the DC, MD and VA areas.