Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation Paralegal

Description

What you would do :

• Provide high level, detail focused, and proactive paralegal litigation support in all phases of the litigation process
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the IP litigation process, patent prosecution, trademark infringement, and copyright processes. Show understanding in managing the litigation and discovery process for the intellectual property practice area
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in civil litigation, state, and federal court procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge and background of the essentials for moving cases through the multi-district proceedings including filing proceedings, managing appellate processes, and managing cases when matters are removed or otherwise dispositioned
• Collect, organize, and maintain documents, materials, charts, and other key information related to the matter
• Analyze and organize large amounts of information and data sets
• Assist with discovery, including coordinating with internal / external parties, setting up databases, organizing documents, running searches, reviewing documents, redacting information, and preparing productions
• Assist with deposition preparations, including preparing witness files, arranging logistics, drafting summaries, loading transcripts / videos, and running searches
• Preparing deposition designations, privilege logs and exhibit lists
• Collaborating with court clerks, vendors, and other external / internal parties
• Draft subpoenas, notices, and form documents
• Assists with court filings including, cite and fact checking, compiling exhibits, and filing briefs at the state and federal
• Research validity of cases and statutes, court rules and procedures, periodicals, public searches and provides summary for attorneys to review
• Utilize various firm technologies and resources to effectively support attorneys and clients
• Prepare materials and coordinate any logistics related to trial ranging from courtroom support, witness preparation, resource availability, etc.
• Special projects and other duties, as needed in relation to the litigation practice

What is expected :

What we offer :

The anticipated initial hourly rate for someone who is hired into this position is $46.50– $53.50 / hour based on a 37.5 hour a week schedule.

Actual initial hourly rate may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law. This is a non-exempt role paid on an hourly basis. The initial hourly rate listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

What is required :