Intellectual Property Paralegal

About the role

Jones Day is a global law firm with 40 offices in major centers of business and finance throughout the world. Covering 19 countries on five continents, our unique governance system fosters an unparalleled level of integration and contributes to our ranking as one of the best in the world in client service. Jones Day seeks to employ the most qualified people, capable of delivering superior client service through professional excellence and teamwork, for every position in the Firm. We offer competitive compensation and benefits in a stimulating work environment. Are you interested in the opportunity to work for a global leading law firm that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your knowledge and skills as well as advance your career? If you are, then Jones Day may be the firm for you.

Responsibilities

The IP Litigation Paralegal is responsible for assisting and supporting a project team of attorneys in the Cleveland office and other Firm offices, as needed.

• trial support, such as pre-trial and post-trial logistics
• conducting statutory, regulatory, or factual research with respect to client matters
• participating in due diligence, privilege, and other reviews of client records and files
• initiating pleadings, fact and expert discovery, and motion practice
• assisting with organization of client materials and attorney work product, including use of databases, imaging systems, and other computer-based technology
• maintaining pleadings files and other case or project records
• maintaining chronological records of project activity
• arranging filings, mailings, and service list deliveries with appropriate courts, government agencies, and other parties
• under supervision of a lawyer, draft, edit, cite-check, conform, and otherwise assist in the preparation of legal documents
• obtain services from outside contractors including court reporters, research services, exhibit preparation services, filing services and printers
• process billing and disbursement paperwork in connection with contractor services
• act as liaison for the project team with support staff departments and other offices of the Firm
• Travel required as needed for trials and to other Jones Day offices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent preferred
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in litigation
• The ideal candidate will have five (5) or more years’ experience as an intellectual property/ litigation paralegal
• Familiarity with e-filing and e-discovery procedures for federal courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Prior experience supporting litigation matters through trial, including trial preparation, exhibit management, and courtroom support, preferred
• Ability to travel as required and work overtime based on workload, deadlines, and business needs