Our client is a prestigious AMLAW 100 firm, and they work on interesting and impressive cases. The candidate would sit in their NYC office and work with distinguished attorneys and other paralegals. The NYC office offers free snacks, food, beverages, and is overall an exciting place to be!
Location: Rockefeller Center
Hybrid: 3 days on site, 2 days at home
Salary: $122,000 - $150,000 + 4% bonus
+ paid OT
Billables: 1470
Years of experience: 10 yrs +
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Assist Attorney teams in managing IP matters, particularly patents including the preparation and filing of patent applications, maintaining patent portfolios, conduction research and ensure compliance with legal deadlines
- Obtain from and filing with applicable Federal, State, and Local Courts such as the District Court and before the USPTO
- Liaising with clients and opposing counsel
- Organize and maintain case files, calendars, databases, and e-discovery systems; coordinate with vendors and trial technology teams
- Perform complex legal and fact research and analysis; retrieve and review documents; prepare memoranda or summaries documenting research
- Assist attorneys at trial, arbitration, mediation, or deposition (e.g., track and manage trial exhibits, coordinate with witnesses, operate courtroom presentation tools, act as liaison with court personnel, and summarize trial testimony)
• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in intellectual property law.
• Proficiency in discovery processes and civil litigation.
• Proven ability to prepare for trials and manage courtroom procedures.
• Familiarity with case management software and e-discovery tools.
• Strong knowledge of intellectual property law, particularly patents.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to liaise with clients and legal professionals.