Paralegal

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The Paralegal provides specialized support to clients and attorneys in complex Intellectual Property litigation cases. As a member of the Intellectual Property group's litigation team, the Paralegal will manage all aspects of litigation case management, handling a comprehensive range of paralegal tasks from the beginning of a case to its conclusion. This role includes an annual billing component.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Serve as paralegal on complex litigation cases, assisting in trial preparation and execution, including organizing trial binders, managing evidence, coordinating logistics, and providing in-court support.

• Work with litigation databases, conducting searches, loading transcripts, and coding documents.

• Support depositions by preparing exhibits, managing transcripts, and coordinating with witnesses and attorneys.

• Coordinate and manage large-scale document collection and production, implementing systems for efficient document organization and retrieval.

• Draft, review, and analyze routine legal documents, conduct legal research, and collaborate with the docketing team to update and ensure accuracy of litigation deadlines.

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of assigned documents, adhering to filing requirements of specific courts and administrative agencies.

• Cite check large briefs according to the Bluebook without supervision and within tight deadlines.

• Organize, chronologize, categorize, and index documents, conduct PACER research, and run PACER reports.

• Communicate with internal team members and external vendors to support discovery, trial, and arbitrations.

• Copy and code documents in large document production performed inside or outside the office and electronically distribute all case-related documents to attorneys and staff, ensuring they are saved in the firm’s document management system “iManage”.

• Navigate electronic court systems, including the U.S. District Court and the International Trade Commission (ITC), ensuring compliance with local rules and procedures.

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings, including preparing and filing petitions, managing discovery, and coordinating with technical experts.

• Assist in the management and review of source code in intellectual property litigation, including organizing, indexing, and maintaining source code repositories.

• Receive and follow complex instructions, monitor and meet deadlines, and establish priorities while working on multiple projects concurrently.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Detail-oriented with strong initiative and solid organizational skills.

• Exceptional communication and client-interfacing skills.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced team environment.

• Strong organizational, writing, and proofreading skills.

• Good teamwork skills within and among practice groups and offices.

• High degree of professionalism.

• Sound judgment and good discretion.

• Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external clients.

• Ability to multi-task, work independently with minimal supervision, and work under pressure with high-quality results.

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to work within a team environment and other practice groups as needed.

• Willingness to learn and develop skills.

• Ability to accept changing assignments and priorities.

• Experience with database file management systems such as iManage.

• Willingness to remain current in industry trends in IP Litigation.

• Initiative in accomplishing routine assignments with minimal supervision.

• Availability to work overtime when needed.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree is required; or any combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Certificate of completion from a paralegal training program, American Bar Association (ABA) approval preferred.

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive IP Litigation experience.

The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19. 

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job.  The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@troutman.com. 

Equal Employment Opportunity
Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, education, training, and/or experience.