Litigation Paralegal - West Coast

About the role

The Litigation Paralegal will play a key role in supporting attorneys in all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial, and appeal. They will assist with case development, strategy, client management, and workflow coordination.

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.
• 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.
• Prepare pre-trial order and update interim status reports to clients.
• Coordinate 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 legal research and document drafting.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Proficiency 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.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

This is a full-time, regular position with a multi-faceted health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision. The firm also offers life insurance, short-term disability plans and retirement plans in addition to holidays and paid time off.

Pay

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

Schedule

Selected applicants will be contacted. Kilpatrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about our firm, please visit our website at www.ktslaw.com. Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.