Junior Paralegal – IP Litigation

Full-time

No

Junior Paralegal – IP Litigation: A two-year position supporting paralegals and attorneys in the IP Litigation group at a leading law firm, Kirkland & Ellis. This is an opportunity for individuals interested in law school to gain prior legal experience.

Job ID: 7686: Updated: Mar 18, 2024

Location: New York, NY, United States

Category: Junior Paralegal

Company Overview:

- Kirkland & Ellis is a top global law firm with core values of collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude.
- The firm invests in the brightest talent and encourages diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field.
- With 6,500 employees (including 3,500 lawyers) operating from 20 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Kirkland & Ellis is one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.

Essential Job Functions:

- A Junior Paralegal, under the supervision and direction of a Paralegal, performs substantive tasks that assist our paralegal and attorney teams in preparing the case at every stage of the litigation process.
- Projects range from case material compilation for attorney review to participation at trial.
- Extensive hours and travel required.
- This is not an administrative position.

Responsibilities:

- Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner; meet expectations of billable hours.
- Assist with the court filings and services, trial preparation, and the preparation, production, and organization of electronic and paper legal documents.
- Perform manual and electronic searches using external systems and internal databases, as well as manage databases in accordance with firm standards, coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
- Comply with and understand firm operation, policies, and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned; adapt to various firm resources, ., TextMap, Relativity, SharePoint and DMS.
- Commitment to work overtime and travel as needed, which maybe be extensive at times, and may include weekends or holidays with potential to be for extended periods of time and on short notice.
- Any other functions/duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Fundamental proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Excel, PowerPoint, and applicable skills.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills; strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work well independently, as well as effectively within a team.
- Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.

How to Apply:

- To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."
- For applicants who are based in New York City, visit the following link for pay range information:

Equal Employment Opportunity:

- All employment decisions 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.

Closing Statement:

- The job postings and recruiting mailbox are for candidates only.
- 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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Microsoft Office, legal document preparation, court filings, trial preparation, database management, communication, confidentiality

Bachelor's degree

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree

Legal