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IP Litigation Paralegal

City of London Permanent £40,000 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
The Paralegal will work directly with the Partners and Associates on all client mattersfrom pre-litigation through to trial, appeal and conclusion of proceedings. The paralegal will beresponsible for the day-to-day management of cases including hearing preparation, documentmanagement, managing the flow of information and establishing best practice policies and procedures.
  • Work for a top tier US law firm
  • Competitive US firm salary

About Our Client

The hiring company is a well-established and reputable organisation in the professional services sector. They have a strong focus on providing expert legal services and are committed to delivering exceptional results for their clients. A US firm with offices in London, they are known for their supportive environment and professional approach.

Job Description

  • Coordination and filing of court briefs and related material
  • Management and coordination of hearing logistics - trials, appeals and interim hearings
  • Preparation of bundles, exhibits, appendices and pre-trial documents
  • Document management including managing production processes, document reviews and document platforms
  • Management of material received from clients, opposing parties, and third parties (hard copies, electronic data, physical evidence)
  • Responsible for case management in relation to documents and document management systems
  • Undertake substantive research tasks including (but not limited to) patents, patent histories, life sciences and technology products
  • Analyses documents and materials
  • Checks legal cites for proper format, content and standing
  • Interact with external entities such as: clients, government agencies, expert witnesses, consultants, other law firms, opposing parties, chambers and court personnel
  • Communicates with and coordinates witnesses, consultants, experts, and barristers
  • Assists team members in compiling material for business development, marketing, articles and pitches
  • Develops best practice in the London office

The Successful Applicant

  • Knowledge of filing documents with the High Court and the Civil Procedure Rules essential.
  • Past IP litigation experience and experience of patent litigation required.
  • Understanding of court procedures and trial logistics.
  • Ability to use initiative, anticipate needs, act without direction, asks questions.
  • Ability to organise and prioritise numerous tasks with competing demands and complete them under time constraints.
  • Willing to take risks, seek challenges, take over difficult or unconventional projects; can take on aproject at any stage.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff to provide information with ordinary courtesy and and produce final work product.
  • Maintain positive contact with clients, attorneys and staff and observes confidentiality of client matters.
  • Work requires additional hours to perform the essential duties of the position.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary up to £44,000 per annum
  • Permanent position located in London.
  • Opportunity to work within a leading professional services organisation.
  • Supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth.
  • Chance to work on high-profile intellectual property cases.



If you are an experienced and detail-oriented IP Litigation Paralegal looking for your next challenge in London, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Contact
Charlotte James
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6978370
Phone number
+442072692102

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Paralegals / Legal Assistants - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Charlotte James
Consultant phone
+442072692102
Job reference
JN-032026-6978370