Litigation Paralegal
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- England,London,City of London
- full-time
- £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
Our client, an International law firm, are actively seeking a Litigation Paralegal, preferably with Patent Litigation experience, to join them on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading firm, who are extremely well regarded in the industry. The firm is renowned for having an excellent culture and you would be working in a close knit team. The salary on offer is up to £40,000, depending on experience, and the firm offer great benefits including hybrid working.
Role description
* Research into specific areas of patent and/or trademark litigation and case law, primarily in the UK but also throughout the EU from time to time.
* Assisting with the preparation of evidence and exhibits.
* Assisting with document disclosure review tasks.
* Preparation of bundles for internal and external use (both electronic and paper).
* Preparation of materials for use at Court hearings in accordance with relevant practice guide.
* Providing support for and attendance at Court during hearings including trials.
* Providing assistance with filing pleadings and case related documents on iManage and maintaining matter space as litigation progresses.
* Providing assistance and support with business development initiatives.
* Interaction with all fee earners within the group, to include integration into case specific teams in the run up to trial.
* In due course, assisting with the preparation of precedents and templates and/or the regular dissemination of key case law / practice direction updates to the litigation team.
* Working alongside patent attorneys and litigators in unique and fully integrated case teams.
Qualifications and Experience
* Educated to degree level or equivalent.
* Demonstrable paralegal/legal experience is essential, ideally in active litigation cases and patents in particular.
* Knowledge of IP litigation, in particular patents and trademarks, and the various forums, such as but not limited to the High Court, the Court of Appeal, the EPO and/or the UKIPO.
* Team player.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Organised, diligent and methodical with attention to detail.
* Recognises the importance of and can meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
* A self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative.
* Previous experience of patents would be highly desirable.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to communicate with employees at all levels within the firm and across all Practice Groups and business support areas.
* Extensive IT abilities, to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel (intermediate level), Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and ability to learn and use legal databases as required.
* Must be flexible as working outside core office hours may be required at short notice.
Role description
* Research into specific areas of patent and/or trademark litigation and case law, primarily in the UK but also throughout the EU from time to time.
* Assisting with the preparation of evidence and exhibits.
* Assisting with document disclosure review tasks.
* Preparation of bundles for internal and external use (both electronic and paper).
* Preparation of materials for use at Court hearings in accordance with relevant practice guide.
* Providing support for and attendance at Court during hearings including trials.
* Providing assistance with filing pleadings and case related documents on iManage and maintaining matter space as litigation progresses.
* Providing assistance and support with business development initiatives.
* Interaction with all fee earners within the group, to include integration into case specific teams in the run up to trial.
* In due course, assisting with the preparation of precedents and templates and/or the regular dissemination of key case law / practice direction updates to the litigation team.
* Working alongside patent attorneys and litigators in unique and fully integrated case teams.
Qualifications and Experience
* Educated to degree level or equivalent.
* Demonstrable paralegal/legal experience is essential, ideally in active litigation cases and patents in particular.
* Knowledge of IP litigation, in particular patents and trademarks, and the various forums, such as but not limited to the High Court, the Court of Appeal, the EPO and/or the UKIPO.
* Team player.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Organised, diligent and methodical with attention to detail.
* Recognises the importance of and can meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
* A self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative.
* Previous experience of patents would be highly desirable.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to communicate with employees at all levels within the firm and across all Practice Groups and business support areas.
* Extensive IT abilities, to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel (intermediate level), Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and ability to learn and use legal databases as required.
* Must be flexible as working outside core office hours may be required at short notice.
Job number 1401090