Law Firm

Washington, DC, United States

Paralegal II - IP Litigation

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

typically one ip litigation paralegal is assigned to most ip litigation cases, particularly those that are large, complex, or multi-party actions. ) manages the large volume of documents and information during the discovery phase of litigation by setting up databases, either on-line or in-house, obtaining assistance and support as necessary from litigation support and from outside vendors initiative anticipates needs, acts without direction, asks questions handles many projects at one time assumes responsibility for self (and team); does not blame others seeks and implements new and better ways of working; process improvements markets services to attorneys willing to take risks, seek challenges, take over difficult or unconventional projects; can take on a project at any stage performance management trains staff and encourages development of knowledge and abilities enforces firm policies stays within cost and resource constraints assigns work based on abilities of subordinates and to ensure success in meeting needs and deadlines; identifies strengths and weaknesses of team members holds subordinates accountable for achieving expectations and working efficiently uses flexible approaches to different staff members talks openly and directly with subordinates about performance problems, providing guidance and direction; prepares skill development plans establishes and refines procedures to increase efficiency based on evidence designs systems and procedures to be consistent and to meet high standards solving problems breaks problems into component parts to find most appropriate solution researches and finds solutions for problems finds and tries more than one solution, as well as novel solutions, to stop problem from returning makes decisions within appropriate time frame and cost constraints when needed, makes decisions with incomplete or imperfect information; handles ambiguity well managing information designs, implements, and refines systems to absorb large volumes of data that can be easily retrieved by others teaches others to sort and store information using several systems establishes and maintains security and confidences manages large quantity of changing information in high stress circumstances gathering information understands purpose of information and disseminates information in clear and concise fashion uses varied internal and external sources, and creative approaches, in locating information develops methods and systems to obtain and organize information considers time and cost constraints; evaluates and refines data-gathering methods leading teams (for those managing teams/staff) keeps members informed maintains a positive working environment and gives credit and recognition keeps group motivated during long hours of work and high stress leads differing types of teams - flexible, cross-functional communication (oral, voicemail, e-mail) works well with attorneys, clients, experts, vendors, consultants effectively listens and responds; detects underlying meaning maintains professionalism and clarity in communication displays tact and good judgment changes communication style and mode as needed explains complex information and interprets data maintains confidentiality sells ideas and proposals to partners, clients influencing others understands where to go for information and to accomplish tasks models behavior desired in others - leadership by example promotes change within organization persuades individuals and groups (partners, clients) to adopt best practices using technology keeps up to date on changes and improvements of technologies relevant to practice area selects and applies most effective technologies to client matters trains staff and attorneys on use of technology uses complicated technical functions, and adapts technology for own needs develops and helps select new technical applications within the firm monitoring for accuracy, quality and order maintains high work quality while working under pressure of deadlines and competing priorities monitors details and quality of others’ work (staff, attorneys) develops and manages complex systems to coordinate development and compilation of work product involving k&e attorneys (sometimes across practice areas), clients, other parties, potential bidders and investors, staff, consultants, and vendors in accordance with strict and often accelerated schedules qualifications & requirements education, work experience, skills the ideal candidate will possess at least five years of ip litigation paralegal experience with a bachelor’s degree preferred. specifically, the candidate is responsible for preparing for trials in various venues in the federal court system. to complete an application and submit your resume, please click "apply now. if you are a recruiter, search firm or employment agency, and do not have a signed contract with kirkland & ellis llp ("k&e") and have not been asked specifically to submit candidates, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if k&e hires the candidate. direct contact with k&e employees in an attempt to present candidates is inappropriate and will be a factor in determining any future professional relationship with the firm

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Kirkland & Ellis LLP
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-389-5000