Paralegal I - IP Litigation

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Kirkland & Ellis Paralegal I - IP Litigation Job

Kirkland & Ellis is a leading global law firm with 6,500 employees (including 3,500 lawyers) operating from 20 offices across the United States, Europe, Middle East and Asia. We are united in our ambition and drive to move forward and share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. We are looking for a Paralegal I - IP Litigation to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Paralegal I - IP Litigation will work on matter from the beginning through trial or arbitration, manage the flow of information and ensure adherence to best practices. This role will develop solid working relationships with attorneys, improve processes through the application of new technology, interact with vendors and government agencies to obtain information and materials, manage the files (“case record”), work in all phases of the discovery process, compile information necessary to respond to interrogatories, document requests and requests for admission served on clients, set up databases, manage litigation support systems, prepare for and manage depositions, manage deposition transcripts and exhibits, and prepare for trials.

Job Responsibilities:

Manage the flow of information and ensure adherence to best practices.
Develop solid working relationships with attorneys.
Improve processes through the application of new technology.
Interact with vendors and government agencies to obtain information and materials.
Manage the files (“case record”) including correspondence, memos, pleadings, and client documents in a matter.
Monitor deadlines by creating and maintaining calendars of key dates.
Work in all phases of the discovery process.
Manage the document review process to identify and track potentially responsive, confidential and privileged materials.
Compile information necessary to respond to interrogatories, document requests and requests for admission served on clients.
Set up databases, obtaining assistance and support as necessary from Litigation Support and from outside vendors.
Manage litigation support systems including Relativity, TextMap, Concordance and Live Note.
Prepare for and manage depositions by preparing witness files, compiling and organizing exhibits, arranging the technical logistics with court reporting agencies, researching prior testimony and publications, and tracking materials sent to the experts.
Manage deposition transcripts and exhibits, and maintain searchable computer databases of testimony.
During the briefing process, check legal and fact cites, ensure proper formatting style, assemble and organize the exhibits and supporting documents and arrange for filing with the court and serving on all parties.

Job Requirements:

Complex IP litigation experience, including involvement in large discovery, creating and managing databases and imaging systems, supervising teams, preparing for trials in Federal court, and managing trial support.
Experience with a range of litigation support applications.
Preferred experience with out-of-town trial offices for cases that have gone to verdict.
3+ years of IP Litigation paralegal experience.
Excellent analytical and organizational abilities.
Solid communication and management skills, creativity and initiative.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
Flexibility for travel and overtime required.

Salary & Benefits:

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. For applicants who are based in New York City, visit the following link for pay range information:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s 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 on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Summary:

Kirkland & Ellis is a leading global law firm that is seeking a Paralegal I - IP Litigation to join their team. This position will work on matter from the beginning through trial or arbitration, manage the flow of information and ensure adherence to best practices. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of IP Litigation paralegal experience, excellent analytical and organizational abilities, solid communication and management skills, creativity and initiative, and a Bachelor’s degree (preferred). This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Complex IP litigation experience
Experience with a range of litigation support applications
Preferred experience with out-of-town trial offices for cases that have gone to verdict
3+ years of IP Litigation paralegal experience
Excellent analytical and organizational abilities
Solid communication and management skills, creativity and initiative
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Flexibility for travel and overtime required

Salary & Benefits:

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. For applicants who are based in New York City,

Complex IP Litigation experience, large discovery, creating and managing databases and imaging systems, supervising teams, preparing for trials in Federal court, and managing trial support, experience with a range of litigation support applications, out-of-town trial offices

Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

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Qualification and Experience 3+ years of IP Litigation paralegal experience, Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

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