Litigation Paralegal (Intellectual Property)

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for their Litigation and IP Practice Group in their Cleveland office. The ideal candidate will have full-cycle litigation experience, including trial experience.

• Hybrid - only 2 days required in office
• free lunch every Wednesday
• salary DOE & comprehensive benefits pkg

Responsibilities:

• Organizing and maintaining case files;
• Assisting with legal research and fact investigations;
• Assisting with document collection, organization and review;
• Drafting, proofreading, and cite checking a variety of legal documents;
• Assisting all aspects of discovery and trial preparation including, but not limited to:
• Creating and maintaining document databases;
• Coding documents;
• Creating and maintaining document logs;
• Preparation of witness binders, and deposition and trial exhibits;
• Logistical support arrangements for depositions, hearings and trials
• The ideal candidate will be available for overtime and travel as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent work experience.
• Cite checking
• Experience working on complex litigation matters pending in state or federal courts
• Basic understanding of federal and state civil procedural rules
• Software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, Relatively, Opus, Westlaw, Lexis Nexis
• Excellent project management, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Ability to work and problem solve efficiently and independently
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to master working knowledge of litigation databases and other electronic litigation tools
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to proofread and polish work product