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About the Role

Kilpatrick, a large international law firm, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for its Trademark Department. This position supports attorneys in all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial, and appeal, and assists with case development, strategy, and client management. The role involves workflow coordination and working under the direction of attorneys and administration.

Responsibilities

• Implement case management tools (Relativity, Everchron, Westlaw Case Notebook, Case Map, Time Map).
• Organize, index, and oversee maintenance of all file documents.
• Initiate and maintain docketing within Firm’s CompuLaw system and monitor trial calendars.
• Assist attorneys in all phases of TTAB inter partes proceedings (oppositions, cancellations) and related motions practice.
• Prepare and file Notices of Opposition, Petitions to Cancel, Answers, Amended Pleadings, Counterclaims, Affirmative Defenses, and Rule 11/Rule 15 related support.
• Manage service and proof of service requirements; maintain complete TTABVUE record copies and internal file alignment.
• Draft and file routine consent motions, extensions of time, suspension motions, and stipulations.
• Draft pleadings and discovery documents.
• Draft routine litigation documents including subpoenas, notices of deposition, templates for discovery responses, and templates for other motion-related responses.
• Assist in all aspects of deposition preparation.
• Manage document production process including performing document production reviews, preparing outlines and exhibits, creating privilege logs and electronic discovery logs.
• Assist in preparation of pre-trial order and update interim status reports to clients.
• Manage litigation support resources assigned to the matter.
• Participate in all aspects of trial preparation including coordinating logistics.
• Attend trials and hearings.
• Prepare exhibits, deposition designations, maintain trial exhibit log, and coordinate war room design and setup.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and perform cite checking.
• Conduct trademark enforcement investigations of newly filed USPTO trademark applications.
• Conduct trademark enforcement investigations of unlawful or unauthorized common law uses of trademarks.
• Research and capture social media for infringing content for litigation purposes.

Requirements

• Must satisfy requirements of California Business & Professions Code §6450 et seq. (if in California).
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in a professional environment with demonstrated progressive increase in responsibility managing litigation matters.
• Law firm experience required.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Respectful to other individuals working directly or indirectly with them.
• Reliable and dependable team player.
• Must be a good planner who is very detail-oriented and can organize and prioritize.
• Must be action and results oriented.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Must have effective written and oral communication skills.
• Work independently, taking initiative to move projects to conclusion.

Skills

• Proficient with electronic research tools such as Westlaw.
• High level of proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, Litigation Support Applications (e.g., Everchron, West Case Notebook, Case Map), Pacer, Electronic Filing, Westlaw (and other internet research tools).

Location

• San Francisco, CA
• Silicon Valley, CA
• Los Angeles, CA
• Seattle, WA
• Denver, CO

Work Type

• Full-time
• Regular
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 5+ years of relevant work experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required (California)
• Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred but not required (Outside of California)

Salary/Compensations

• $48.71 to $82.05 per hour (California)

Benefits

• Multi-faceted health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability plans.
• Retirement plans.
• Holidays.
• Paid time off.

About the Company

• Kilpatrick is a large international law firm.
• The firm has a strong dedication to its employees, values, and commitment to the community.
• For more information about our firm, please visit our website at www.ktslaw.com.

Equal Opportunity

• Kilpatrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.