Job Title:
Paralegal - Intellectual Property Litigation
Experience:
At least 4 years of related work experience
Location:
Remote (Hybrid)
Chicago, Austin, Singapore, Atlanta, Wilmington, New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington, DC, Miami, Houston
Salary:
Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
$66,000 - $160,000 (Target Hiring Range)
Job Description:
As a Paralegal (IP Litigation) with **Members Only**, you will provide legal support to attorneys within the designated practice area. This includes preparing documents, filing documents in state and federal courts, managing discovery, acting as custodian of any and all documents, media and databases relevant to active cases, preparing for trials in federal court, and managing trial support. The successful candidate must have excellent analytical and organizational abilities, creativity, and initiative.
Responsibilities:
- Organize, index and maintain case files
- Assist with the preparation and drafting of various legal documents including transmittal letters, subpoenas and case summaries for attorney review
- Perform cite checking and Bluebooking
- Conduct legal research
- Gather case related materials including contracts, witness and expert files, and exhibits
- Prepare and file documents with federal and state courts, arbitration and dispute resolution bodies, and government agencies
- Maintain docketing calendar to ensure timely filings
- Manage large portfolio of cases and track deadlines
- Prepare trial work spaces, including coordinating with IT and outside vendors regarding war room equipment
- Provide administrative trial support, including maintaining exhibit lists and filing court documents
- Commitment to work overtime as needed, which may include weekends or holidays
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate, preferred or the equivalent job experience
- At least four (4) years of related work experience
- Experience with the ITC preferred
- Experience with PTAB and Federal Circuit required
- Trial experience preferred
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
- Ability to work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Benefits:
At McDermott, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence. Our benefits program also supports your physical, emotional, mental and financial health, with an emphasis on work/life balance.
- Competitive base pay
- Performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for career advancement
Culture:
At McDermott, we prioritize warmth and authenticity in our award-winning culture. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and make opportunities for you and your career to thrive. We also support your well-being and work-life balance, recognizing that wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
- Sitting for extended periods of time
- Use of hands for computer work
- Reaching with hands and arms
- Stooping
- Talking and hearing
- Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds
Work Environment:
Typical indoor office environment
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
H1 and H2 Headings:
H1: Paralegal - Intellectual Property Litigation
H2: Essential Job Function
H2: Job Description
H2: Responsibilities
H2: Requirements
H2: Benefits
H2: Culture
H2: Physical Demands and Work Environment
H2: Disclaimer
Bullet Points:
- Provide legal support to attorneys in designated practice area
- Substantive knowledge and understanding of Intellectual Property Litigation
- Experience in mid to large size law firm or corporation
- Prepare documents and file in state and federal courts
- Manage discovery and act as custodian of relevant documents and media
- Prepare for trials in federal court and manage trial support
- Working knowledge of litigation support applications
- Advanced working knowledge of relevant technology
- Solutions-oriented with good judgment
- Excellent analytical and organizational abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with various parties
- Organize, index and maintain case files
- Assist with preparation and drafting of legal documents
- Perform cite checking and Bluebooking
- Conduct legal research
- Gather case related materials
- Prepare and file documents with various bodies and agencies
- Maintain docketing calendar and track deadlines
- Prepare trial work spaces and provide administrative trial support
- Commitment to work overtime as needed
- Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred
- At least 4 years of related work experience
- Experience with ITC, PTAB, and Federal Circuit preferred
- Trial experience preferred
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple priorities
- Ability to work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Competitive base pay and performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Warm
