Job Description:

currently recruiting for a full-time IP&T Litigation Case Assistant to be based in our Washington, D.C. office. This position will support the local IP&T Litigation Practitioners and the national IP&T Litigation Practice Group. This position will report to the Practice Group Leader, with daily work performed primarily under the direction of assigned practice group lawyers and/or paraprofessionals. Expected responsibilities will include:

• Locate pertinent court rules and comprehension of same
• Basic proficiency in cite checking briefs and general Bluebook knowledge
• Proficiency in electronic filing of pleadings in Federal Courts and State Courts
• Demonstrated ability to perform searches in standard litigation related applications such as Relativity
• Preparation of deposition summaries
• Review, organize, and summarize documents including coding and/or Bates stamping
• Review and summarize facts from case related documents and create chronologies of same
• Travel to courts, libraries, offices, hospitals, and other places to obtain and review documents, records, and/or case files and travel on all case matters
• Assist with drafting pleadings, discovery requests, responses to discovery requests, and subpoenas
• Draft general correspondence
• Perform factual research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, the Internet, and other available resources.
• Assist paralegals and attorneys in deposition preparation and trial preparation

Dentons offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Position qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Desire to work in a legal environment
• Must have great communication and be able to work in a team environment
• Must have the ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Must have the ability to interact and work productively with all levels of firm staff
• Professional demeanor, attention to detail, and great organizational skills are essential
• Ability to work independently, yet displays good judgment about when to seek guidance or request help. Keeps group well informed on status of major projects with timelines
• Ability to maintain discretion and privacy with confidential matters and documents
• Ability to meet minimum billable hourly requirement
• Ability to lift boxes up to 25 lbs., and to transport files, documents and office supplies throughout the office
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite & PDF creation tool(s) is required
• Excellent client service, ability to work overtime and travel as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person