Senior Paralegal, IP Disputes

Job Description

At Norton Rose Fulbright, people thrive because of a shared commitment to quality, unity and integrity. The highly regarded law firm consistently receives recognition from Great Place to Work and Top Workplaces, two companies that specialize in assessing organizational culture. Teams collaborate across regions, value new ideas and deliver meaningful client solutions, supported by a culture that embraces ambition, development and shared success. With more than 3,000 lawyers and 3,000 business services professionals working together across 50 offices worldwide, this global law firm provides a full range of legal services to leading corporations and financial institutions operating in key markets and sectors.

Norton Rose Fulbright is hiring an IP Disputes Paralegal to join the Intellectual Property team. The ideal candidate will be efficient, multitask-oriented, independent, and a team player. The position is responsible for support lawyers engaged in IP disputes and litigation, and experience with arbitration and trial preparation/attendance is required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Understand litigation motion practice, discovery, trial, and appellate procedures and ability to administratively manage all phases of an IP litigation case
• Knowledge of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods and procedures relating to infringement of IP rights
• Ability to read and understand technical papers including those to include patents, copyrights, and trademark secrets
• Assist with trial preparation, by drafting and organizing required documents and files
• Efficiently manage document files including correspondence, court papers, case records, and materials produced in the discovery process
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines
• E-filing motions and other pleadings, including after-hours filings
• Thorough understanding of court rules and filing requirements
• Experience gathering patent documents from the USPTO databases and researching technical references
• Online substantive research, filing, and other administrative duties, as assigned

Other duties

Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant patent paralegal experience
• In lieu of bachelor’s degree, 9 years of relevant patent paralegal experience
• Understanding of litigation procedures and patent-related procedures, including IPRs and PGRs
• Knowledge of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office post-grant filing procedure
• Experience managing large volume portfolios
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact well with people at all levels of the organization and some external parties
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong judgement, initiative, integrity and be a dependable, highly motivated, team player
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Exercises sound judgement at all times and responds calmly and effectively in stressful situations
• Flexibility to operate independently and in a team atmosphere with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Ability to work overtime when required

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.

In addition to the Firm’s health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal