Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success.Job Description Summary:Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Paralegal to work with our Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation team in our Washington, D.C. office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing high level, detail focused, and proactive litigation support. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.
Job 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:- Energetic, organized, detail orientated and disciplined with the willingness to learn and work hard
- Ability to maintain regular attendance and work regularly scheduled hours
- Ability to maintain stamina throughout a standard workday, on- and off-site
- Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
- Ability to problem-solve and leverage resources and technology
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, through effective communication strategies
- Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
- Demonstrate ability to work independently, prioritize work, understand when urgency is required, and use good judgment in varied situations
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
- Demonstrate ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
- Ability to project manage and work under tight deadlines with competing and shifting priorities
- Ability to bill 1550 hours annually
- Ability to work overtime and travel
What we offer:- Flexible working environment for work-life success
- Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
- Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
- Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
- Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
- Generous paid time off
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: - Bachelor's Degree in any discipline is required, degrees in science, engineering, medical sciences, and/or technology are beneficial
- Three (3) years of Paralegal work in litigation required
- Previous experience as an IP litigation paralegal is strongly encouraged
- A paralegal certificate or certification (as issued by the NALA or NFPA) is not required, but strongly preferred, as well as any advanced specialty certification related to litigation or intellectual property matters
- Experience in case management and e-filing in CM/ECF, PACER, USPTO, and local filing systems is strongly preferred.
Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP participates in the federal government's E-Verify program. With all new hires, we provide the Social Security Administration and, when applicable, the US Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.
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