What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation/IP Paralegal, Dallas position at Baker McKenzie?
The Commercial Practice Group seeks a junior to mid-level IP Paralegal to join our Dallas office. The Paralegal will be responsible for supporting attorneys in all aspects of IP Litigation case management, including maintaining and organizing large case files, calculating and docketing deadlines, e-discovery and drafting documents at the direction of a supervising attorney.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Must be able to deliver high-quality work product and work independently in fast-paced environment, navigating shifting demands and priorities
- Assist with the preparation of briefs and other court filings, including cite checking, proof-reading, and preparation of tables of contents and authorities
- Experience in managing IP records and generating docket reports
- Assist in drafting documents, and all aspects of preparation and execution of depositions, court hearings and trials
- Assist and coordinate on all facets of the litigation process, including e-discovery, document review, and production
- Organize and maintain litigation documents and evidentiary materials
Experience Required - Prior experience as a litigation paralegal (experience in IP Litigation preferred) with a focus on:
- Experience in managing records and generating docket reports
- Exceptional ability to perform research and keep track of deadlines
- Experience docketing filings and calculating due dates
- Experience drafting and filing basic litigation documents, e.g., notice of motions, proposed orders, attorney declarations, certificates of service, shell discovery requests and objections
- Strong communication and organizational skills, responsiveness, can do attitude, does not require supervision from another paralegal
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, Outlook, Best Authority, LexisNexis or Westlaw, CompuLaw, Relativity and other e-discovery and case management platforms
- Proactive, innovative, and results-oriented
About us
At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world-class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.
Additional Information
Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. Should candidates require any reasonable adjustments and/or accommodations when applying to or interviewing with our Firm, please notify recruitmentservices@bakermckenzie.com