Sr. IP Litigation Paralegal (Dallas)

Elite Dallas-based boutique law firm specializing in intellectual property and complex commercial litigation is seeking a Sr. IP Litigation Paralegal. They are responsible for managing all aspects of multiple large-scale complex litigation matters simultaneously, including docket and calendar management, deposition organization and preparation, large scale document productions, privilege logs and court filings, as well as hearing and trial preparation and attendance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Manage case docket/calendaring from inception to resolution: Responsible for calculating and calendaring deadlines, maintaining case calendars per docket control orders. Manage case files: Compile, organize and maintain up to date and accessible electronic case files in accordance with established firm protocols. Coordinate preparation, filing and service of legal documents: Prepare templates for attorney drafting; Analyze documents and materials; Research Federal and Local rules of procedure for relevant court venues; Draft routine filings (e.g. attorney appearances, notices of filings, notices of motions); Check legal cites for proper format, content and standing (Westlaw, Blue Book); Research and check fact cites for proper format, content and accuracy (Blue Book); Compile appendices and exhibits; Manage service of process; Coordinate with local counsel; File with court and/or serve on parties and/or opposing counsel. Manage document production processes: Assist with collection of materials from client, opposing parties, and third parties (hard copies, electronic data, physical evidence); Prepare and maintain privilege logs; Manage logistics of production of documents - hard copy, images, native; Interact with outside entities (clients, government agencies, expert witnesses, consultants, other law firms, court personnel, etc.); Collaborate with outside Litigation Support vendors to design and manage e-discovery databases. Coordinate depositions: Manage all aspects of deposition preparations and logistics, ie. court reporters, interpreters, videographers, conference space and/or video conferencing services. Manage trial and hearing preparation and support: Compile, organize and manage trial exhibits; Prepare and track pretrial documents and disclosures; Manage deposition, hearing and trial transcripts; Coordinate with local counsel and court staff as needed. In-Person Attendance at Hearings, On-Location Pre-Trial Prep and Trial Attendance is Mandatory.

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor Degree preferred. ABA Paralegal Certificate required. 5 years’ successful experience as a case-responsible Litigation Paralegal in a complex IP Litigation environment is required, IPR experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong PC skills including working proficiency of MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word and Adobe Pro