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Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Mar 21,2017 Jan 03,2017 Location USA New York City NY
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Intellectual Property

Litigation

Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Senior Paralegal Duties: Will assist with the management of a heavy patent litigation docket with an emphasis on disputes that encompasses the complete range of a litigation life cycle. Will be responsible for managing the initial organization of a case and advising junior members of the department on best practices relating to the documents, workflow and the case team. Interacting with internal Paul, Weiss departments and external vendors regarding technology issues, database customization and electronic productions. Serving as lead paralegal in document collection efforts. Delegating work to junior paralegals and supervising activities with respect to document collections, document productions and database management. Performing leading projects relating to privilege and redaction logs. Serving as point person between case teams and paralegal team and coordinating activities of junior paralegals in accomplishing deposition and witness interview preparation goals. Leading paralegal team in gathering and preparing documents relevant to witnesses, organize exhibits, take notes and handle exhibits during the deposition, and digest transcripts to summarize highlights of a proceeding. Collecting documents and data, conduct fact investigations and assist with witness interviews, coordinate and oversee document collections, and ensure appropriate handling of electronic discovery materials and compliance with legal discovery obligations. Facilitate orderly case administration and reporting through implementation of internal matter management tools and systems. Take lead in working with attorneys and the Managing Attorney's Office in the preparation and filing of all court documents.

Qualification and Experience

Qualification Requirements: A Bachelor's degree. The candidate should have 5+ years of litigation experience, including extensive prior trial experience. Patent litigation experience preferred. Ability to lead junior paralegals. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and independently. Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks. Excellent organizational, computer and documentation skills and an ability to prioritize effectively. Proficiency in MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio and related software. Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication are essential in this collaborative work environment.

Additional info

Tracking Code # 823-159.

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