What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal Specialist - ITC position at The O'Neil Search Group?
ITC Paralegal Specialist is needed at a top global law firm's NY office.The Specialist Paralegal applies advanced ITC/IP Litigation knowledge of law and legal procedures to firm's lawyers. At least 10 years of Litigation Paralegal experience; 7 years of relevant IP Litigation experience; and arbitration/trial experience is requiredIn this capacity, the Specialist Paralegal will:* Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work;* Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified);* Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare and interpret complex legal documents related to IP matters; build and maintain relevant databases and files; file documents and provide copies to relevant parties;* Organize, review, and maintain IP documents and case files as well as compile documents for filing at courts and agencies, including the International Trade Commission (``ITC'');* Coordinate productions of documents with attorneys, as well as conduct searches on e-discovery databases such as Relativity for relevant documents;* Assist attorneys with preparation of materials for depositions;* Perform factual research on internal and external databases and libraries;* Coordinate trial preparation; attend trial and provide support to attorneys at Court and agency hearings; coordinate logistics, including local/remote set-up and travel arrangements;* Partner and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services; direct work and train team members;* Coordinate with other areas/departments of the Firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs;* Work overtime as required; travel as required; and* Handle additional related projects as assigned. Qualifications:* At least 10 years of Litigation Paralegal experience (required);* At least 7 years of relevant IP Litigation experience (required);* Arbitration/trial experience (required);* Appellate practice experience (preferred); and* Bachelor's Degree (required).Proficiencies:* Expert proficiency in the preparation of motions in limine, jury instructions, verdict forms, and additional pleadings;* Expert proficiency in the preparation of witness lists, exhibits, and trial binders;* Extensive trial experience, including experience with the ITC (required);* Advanced to Expert proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications;* Advanced to Expert proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications;* Advanced to Expert proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications;* Advanced to Expert proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications;* Expert proficiency with transcript management applications (LiveNote);* Advanced proficiency in online research and internet search resources (Lexis Nexis/Westlaw), as well as utilizing PACER, EDIS, and the USPTO websites;* Expert knowledge of Firm and Litigation practice-area-specific procedures and terminology, specifically with a focus on IP matters;* Expert knowledge of relevant jurisdictional/court/agency processes and procedures;* Expert knowledge of timekeeping and expense reporting applications; and* Expert knowledge of legal billing processes.
Salary : $62,400 - $85,900