Litigation Paralegal - West Coast

About the role

The Litigation Paralegal will provide semi-autonomous, complex case support to attorneys in all phases of litigation including discovery, trial, and appeal. They will assist attorneys with case development and strategy, client management, working closely with experts and co-counsel and may provide workflow coordination duties.

Responsibilities

• Implement case management tools necessary to manage a case (Relativity, Everchron, Westlaw Case Notebook, Case Map, Time Map etc.)
• Organize, index, and oversee maintenance of all file documents.
• Maintain docketing within Firm’s CompuLaw system and monitor trial calendars.
• Aid attorneys in TTAB inter partes proceedings (oppositions, cancellations) and related motions practice.
• Prepare and file Notices of Opposition, Petitions to Cancel, Answers, Amended Pleadings, Counterclaims, Affirmative Defenses, and Rule 11/Rule 15 related support as directed.
• Manage service and proof of service requirements; maintain complete TTABVUE record copies and internal file alignment.
• Draft and file routine consent motions, extensions of time, suspension motions, and stipulations.
• Draft pleadings and discovery documents.
• Draft routine litigation documents including subpoenas, notices of deposition, templates for discovery responses, templates for other motion related responses.
• Aid in deposition preparation.
• Manage document production process including performing document production reviews, preparing outlines and exhibits, creating privilege logs and electronic discovery logs.
• Aid in preparation of pre-trial order and update interim status reports to clients.
• Manage litigation support resources assigned to the matter.
• Participate in all aspects of trial preparation including coordinating logistics.
• Attend trials and hearings.
• Prepare exhibits, deposition designations, maintain trial exhibit log, and coordinate war room design and setup.
• Conduct legal (or other) research as requested, including Westlaw, and cite checking.
• Research and capture social media for infringing content for litigation purposes.

Requirements

• California Only: Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required. Must satisfy requirements of California Business & Professions Code 6450 et seq. Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• Outside of California: Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 5- years of relevant work experience in a professional environment including demonstrated progressive increase in responsibility managing litigation matters.
• Law firm experience required.
• Proficient with electronic research tools such as Westlaw.
• High level of proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, Litigation Support Applications (e.g., Everchron, West Case Notebook, Case Map), Pacer, Electronic Filing, Westlaw (and other internet research tools).
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Respectful to other individuals working directly or indirectly with them.
• Reliable and dependable team player.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Work independently, taking initiative to move projects to conclusion.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of trademark law and procedures.
• Experience with electronic research tools such as Westlaw.
• Experience with litigation support applications such as Everchron, West Case Notebook, Case Map.
• Experience with document production processes.
• Experience with trial preparation and logistics.
• Experience with social media research for litigation purposes.

Skills

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Multi-faceted health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability plans.
• Retail plans.
• Holidays and paid time off.
• Hybrid work schedules combining in office work days as well as remote work days.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $48.71 to $82.05 per hour.