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Law Firm
Chicago, IL, United States
Paralegal - IP Litigation
Legal Staff
Company Review
2-4 yrs required
Full-time
No
Paralegal - IP Litigation ArentFox Schiff, a law firm is looking for a detail-oriented individual to join its patent litigation group in Chicago, IL as a Paralegal (Litigation). The successful candidate will be responsible for general litigation case management, including document production and review, and trial preparation. Job Title: Paralegal (Litigation) Department: Legal Support Services Reports To: Paralegal Manager FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Location: Chicago, IL Salary: Negotiable Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Ability to perform legal research, draft correspondence, cite-check, bluebook, and analyze pleadings • Experience with litigation document review databases, case management databases, and e-discovery software • Understands IP Litigation practice area protocols, an ability to anticipate attorney needs, an ability to exercise independent judgment • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills • Ability to coordinate and manage case documents, including organization, substantive review for relevance and responsiveness, and identification of privileged and confidential information, as well as preparation of documents for production. • Experience with the management of document databases and coordination of electronic discovery • Provide preparation of court filings in federal courts and agencies (PTAB and ITC), including cite and fact-checking legal briefs, conforming filings to local rules and judge’s standing orders, proofreading, and assembling exhibits and appendices • Provides assistance with depositions, including preparation of witness files, exhibits, notices, subpoenas, and summaries • Provides assistance with factual or legal research and drafting memoranda • Experience with Trial preparation and logistics, including management of scheduling, coordination with court clerks, preparation of witness files, page/line deposition summaries, management of exhibits, and leading with setting up trial space • Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Minimum Qualifications: • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: o Proficiency with Windows-based software, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are required. o Must have excellent writing and communication skills. o Ability to work in a team environment. o Must be flexible to work overtime and travel when needed. o Must have some trial experience. o Must have some IP Litigation experience. • Education: o 4-year college degree and a paralegal certificate from an ABA qualified program preferred. o 4-year college degree, or a 2-year associate degree and a paralegal certificate from an ABA qualified program, acceptable. • Experience: o 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience. About ArentFox Schiff ArentFox Schiff LLP is internationally recognized in core industries where business and the law intersect. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, the firm serves as a destination for an international roster of corporations, governments, private individuals, and trade associations. ArentFox Schiff is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace. We maintain a policy of considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, source of income, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Working Conditions The following table indicates the degree of working conditions expected for the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these requirements. Requirement Frequency Travel Occasionally Sitting Constantly Standing Occasionally Walking Frequently Reading Constantly Typing Frequently Concentration Frequently Oral and Written Communication Frequently Horizontal Reaching N/A Vertical Reaching N/A Twisting Occasionally Repetitive Arm/Hand/Finger Movements Frequently Weight Occasionally, up to 15 lbs. ArentFox Schiff is looking for an experienced Paralegal (Litigation) to join its patent litigation group in Chicago, IL. The successful candidate will have 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience and will be responsible for case management, document production and review, and trial preparation. They should have a 4-year college degree and a paralegal certificate from an ABA qualified program or a 2-year associate degree and a paralegal certificate from an ABA qualified program. The position is Non-Exempt and the salary is negotiable. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Proficiency with Windows-based software, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are required. • Must have excellent writing and communication skills. •
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