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About the Role

Alston & Bird is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to work in our Intellectual Property - Litigation practice group. This role requires extensive knowledge of Intellectual Property Rights, federal court and USPTO post-grant filing procedures, and experience with large case management and E-Discovery. The position is in-office with hybrid flexibility and requires travel to Washington D.C.

Responsibilities

Organizes and maintains document files including correspondence, court papers, case records, and discovery materials.
Reviews and analyzes matters to prepare evaluations and status reports for internal use and clients.
Drafts shells for complaints and answers, routine notices, affidavits, motions, petitions, and detailed letters and memorandums.
Reads and understands technical/scientific papers including patents, copyrights, marks, and trade secrets.
Manages large case management and E-Discovery.
Proofreads and revises legal documents for errors.
Reviews and outlines depositions, indexes, and summarizes documents.
Prepares materials for and assists with mailings to clients and other parties.
Conducts research using all available resources, including libraries and computer systems, to locate cases, depositions, opinions, reports, and related information.
Compiles, analyzes, and reports on data from reference materials and discovery process.
Contacts and interviews parties, witnesses, and experts, obtaining written statements.
Assists in case preparation for trial by drafting Pretrial Orders, jury instructions, voir dire requests, witness and exhibit lists, motions in limine, and subpoenas.
Assists in trial by scheduling witnesses and tracking exhibits.
Establishes, organizes, and maintains pleadings, attorney trial notebooks, expert witness notebooks, and document indices and lists.
Utilizes computer databases for organizing and storing information, maintaining document retention systems, and conducting research on Westlaw, LEXIS, and other databases.
Maintains current and accurate daily time records.
Promotes positive working relationships among legal staff and lawyers.
Follows ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Performs special projects as assigned.

Requirements

At least 5-10+ years’ experience in all stages of litigation as a paralegal.
Extensive knowledge of Intellectual Property Rights.
Knowledge of federal court & the USPTO post-grant filing procedures.
Patent experience is a plus.
Experience working with the International Trade Commission is a plus.
Self-starters, highly organized, and team players.
Overtime is often needed to meet client deadlines.
Ability to travel to private and public buildings, locally and statewide, via private or public conveyance to assist attorney in attending to client needs on legal matters.
Position may entail domestic travel.
Completion of a four-year college degree is required.
Paralegal certificate optional.
5-10+ Years of experience as a Litigation paralegal.
Knowledge of the US Patent and Trademark Office post-grant filing procedures.
Knowledge of federal court filing procedures, electronic discovery, cite checking and the ability to conduct database searches utilizing Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, PACER, Relativity, the USPTO website, and other search engines as needed.
Extensive experience with Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs).
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
Work typically requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.
Employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening, which may include professional references and a background screening, consistent with applicable law.

Skills

Litigation
Intellectual Property Rights
Federal court procedures
USPTO post-grant filing procedures
Large case management
E-Discovery
Westlaw
Lexis/Nexis
PACER
Relativity
USPTO website
Database searches
Organization
Prioritization
Time management
Interpersonal communication
Teamwork

Location

East coast offices
Washington D.C.

Work Type

In-office
Hybrid flexibility
Full-time

Experience Level

5-10+ years

Education Level

Four-year college degree
Paralegal certificate (optional)

Salary/Compensations

$115,000 - $185,000

Benefits

Professional development

About the Company

Leading international law firm dedicated to excellence through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement.
Culture has earned designation as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 27 consecutive years.
Commitment to innovation and professional development.
Foundation is made of trust, reliability, and compassion.

Equal Opportunity

Alston & Bird LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.
Prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination.
Provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and to individuals who require an accommodation based on religion, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, as required by applicable law.
Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact donavan.mclean@alston.com.