What are the responsibilities and job description for the IP/Commercial Litigation/E-Discovery Paralegal position at Hill, Ward & Henderson?
Hill Ward Henderson is an AV rated firm that offers access to sophisticated clients, challenging work, a friendly, collegial work environment and excellent compensation and benefits. The Firm is currently seeking qualified candidates for a paralegal to work in the Intellectual Property & Technology and Commercial Litigation departments in the firm.
Responsibilities:
Intellectual Property:
- Patent and trademark prosecution support, including electronic filing of US and international applications and responses, and handling the general prosecution timeline for each.
- Preparing and filing IDS’s, assignments, prior art, other support documents.
- Daily maintenance and operation of docketing system including the docketing of all prosecution and due dates for all patents and trademark annuities and maintenance filings; maintaining and generating docket reports for attorneys.
- Support attorneys during patent and trademark litigation by drafting pleadings, locating case law, and preparing exhibits; conduct discovery and correspond with experts and other witnesses.
- Communicate with clients, vendors, USPTO personnel, foreign associates, court personnel, experts, attorneys, and others as needed. Assist attorneys with preparation of legal documents. Assist attorneys with preparation of legal documents.
- Some administrative support i.e. vendor invoices, billing
Commercial Litigation
- Assist attorneys with preparation of legal documents.
- Maintenance of case files, organization, collection, processing and production of documents, drafting, filing, cite-checking, analysis, and work with outside vendors.
- Coordinate with attorneys regarding deadlines and preparation for trials.
E-Discovery
- Oversee E-Discovery, including data collection, processing, review and productions (training will be provided).
- Upon the completion of training, assist commercial litigation (and, at times, other departments) with their E-Discovery needs, including administration of the firm’s document review platform and generally assist with litigation support.
Requirements:
- 1 to 5 years of paralegal experience supporting intellectual property and/or commercial litigation attorneys in a law firm environment.
- Strong computer skills, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team environment with a variety of attorneys and support staff.
- Strong knowledge of Federal and Florida state court rules.
- Experience in a mid- to large-size firm preferred.
- Experience with document review platforms (i.e. Xera, Concordance) desired.
- Experience with a document management system and time entry system
- BA/BS preferred, but not required
