Junior Paralegal - IP Litigation

Full-time

No

Junior Paralegal - IP Litigation (June 2024 Start)

Job ID: 7661

Location: San Francisco, CA, United States

Law Firm: Kirkland & Ellis

Category: Junior Paralegal

Salary: Pay range information available for Bay Area applicants

Experience: Two years of experience supporting paralegals and attorneys in the IP Litigation group, or prior legal experience

About Kirkland & Ellis

- Leading law firm with a strong commitment to excellence and core values of collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect, and gratitude
- Diversified practice areas, including private equity, M&A, investment fund formation, alternative asset management, restructurings, commercial and intellectual property litigation, and government/regulatory investigations
- 6,500 employees (including 3,500 lawyers) operating from 20 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia

Job Description

- Two-year position supporting paralegals and attorneys in the IP Litigation group, with the opportunity for individuals interested in law school to gain prior legal experience
- Under the supervision of a Paralegal, perform substantive tasks to assist in preparing cases at every stage of the litigation process
- Extensive hours and travel required
- Not an administrative position

Key Responsibilities

- Perform work efficiently and meet expectations of billable hours
- Assist with court filings and services, trial preparation, and preparation/organization of electronic and paper legal documents
- Conduct manual and electronic searches, manage databases, and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Comply with firm policies and procedures, and adapt to various firm resources
- Commit to overtime and travel as needed, which may be extensive and include weekends or holidays on short notice
- Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications & Requirements

- required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills, with attention to detail
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality

How to Apply

- Interested candidates can click "Apply Now" to complete an application and submit their resume
- For Bay Area applicants, pay range information is available at the provided link
- Equal employment opportunity is practiced, with all employment decisions made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law

Closing Statement

- Job postings and recruiting mailbox are for candidates only; recruiters, search firms, and employment agencies will not be compensated for candidate referrals unless specifically asked to submit candidates
- Direct contact with K&E employees to present candidates is inappropriate and may affect future professional relationships with the firm

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Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Case Management, Litigation Support

Bachelor's degree

Interested candidates should click "Apply Now" on the company website and submit their resume.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree

Legal