Paralegal Specialist at DLA Piper

The role

DLA Piper seeks a highly experienced Paralegal Specialist for their Washington D.C. office. This role is for individuals with 10+ years of experience and will support patent litigation matters, including discovery, trial, and PTAB/ITC proceedings.

What you'll do

Perform a range of substantive case, matter, or entity related duties
Prepare drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review
Compile, analyze and summarize information
Coordinate efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors
Support in all phases of patent litigation including discovery, trial, and appeal
Provide lead paralegal support at trials and hearings
Assist with preparation for depositions, witness interviews, hearings, trials, and arbitration
Assist with pretrial motions, trial binders, trial exhibits, discovery requests, and responses
Review, organize, and maintain document databases for case tracking and discovery
Coordinate and manage large document collections and productions
Utilize legal software such as Relativity
Utilize litigation technology including eDiscovery, data rooms
Work on document reviews
Prepare privilege logs
Support patent litigation, patent appeals, and contested proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
Provide guidance and mentors case assistants, paralegals, and junior associates
Anticipates needs of attorneys and exercises sound independent judgment
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences
Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner
Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards
Comply with firm policies and procedures
Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment

What we're looking for

10+ years of paralegal experience

Substantial expertise in practice area equal to or beyond what would be expected of a junior associate

Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments at once

Demonstrates initiative and strong analytic abilities

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment for resolution

Conducts fact gathering and analyzes information

Strong writing skills and ability to draft complex legal documents

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients

Solid technical skills are necessary to set-up, track and maintain matters

Ability to manage large volumes of documents and data

Ability to locate and research information applicable to a particular matter, person, regulation, transaction

Possesses advanced knowledge and solid understanding of practice area processes, rules, procedures and regulations

Ability to identify interrelationships among cases, statues, regulations and other legal authorities

Knowledge of patent and trademark docketing

Knowledge of Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) requirements

Understanding of claim language and its impact on the outcome of the case

Knowledge of International Trade Commission (ITC) rules of procedure

Experience conducting patent searches on PTO website

Ability to search Federal Register Notices for Section 337 investigations

Prepares and labels final exhibits for submission to ITC after hearing

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree· nice to have

Paralegal Certificate· nice to have

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule

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