Specialist Paralegal (ITC)

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth. Job Title Specialist Paralegal (ITC) Location Washington, D.C. Regular/Temporary Regular Job Description Summary We have an opening for a Specialist Paralegal (ITC) in our Washington, DC office. The Specialist Paralegal applies advanced ITC/IP Litigation knowledge of law and legal procedures to provide elite assistance to lawyers. Job Description In this capacity, the Specialist Paralegal will: Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work; Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified); Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare and interpret complex legal documents related to IP matters; build and maintain relevant databases and files; file documents and provide copies to relevant parties; Organize, review, and maintain IP documents and case files as well as compile documents for filing at courts and agencies, including the International Trade Commission (“ITC”); Coordinate productions of documents with attorneys, as well as conduct searches on e-discovery databases such as Relativity for relevant documents; Assist attorneys with preparation of materials for depositions; Perform factual research on internal and external databases and libraries; Coordinate trial preparation; attend trial and provide support to attorneys at Court and agency hearings; coordinate logistics, including local/remote set-up and travel arrangements; Partner and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services; direct work and train team members; Coordinate with other areas/departments of the Firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs; Work overtime as required; travel as required; and Handle additional related projects as assigned. Proficiencies: Expert proficiency in the preparation of motions in limine, jury instructions, verdict forms, and additional pleadings; Expert proficiency in the preparation of witness lists, exhibits, and trial binders; Extensive trial experience, including experience with the ITC (required); Advanced to Expert proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications; Advanced to Expert proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications; Advanced to Expert proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications; Advanced to Expert proficie