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Legal Staff Paralegal in Manhattan, NY

Filcro Personnel, Inc. Dec 12,2017 Location Manhattan NY
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Legal Staff

Intellectual Property - Litigation General

Min 10 yrs required

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Senior IP Litigation Paralegal The candidate will work with all of the attorneys on the matter from the beginning through trial or arbitration, managing the flow of information and ensuring adherence to best practices. 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. 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. 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. 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. Responsible for assembling and organizing the exhibits and supporting documents as well as arranging for filing with the court and serving on all parties. Work with the attorneys, experts, and client to identify and compile potential trial exhibits, generate trial exhibit lists, and track objections to both sides 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, 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.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have Bachelor’s degree. Must have 10+ years of Patent Litigation experience. Prior experience with setting up war rooms and managing case activity. Demonstrated ability to oversee and execute complex case management. Strong proficiency with litigation support applications, i.e. Relativity, Concordance, Summation, etc.

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