District of Columbia Law Clerks & Paralegals Job Listings

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IP Docketing Paralegal

Hiring a full-time IP Docketing Paralegal for a national law firm. Responsibilities: Handle the daily maintenance and overall operation of the Firm’s computerized docketing system including the docketing of all incoming mail from the USPTO, international trademark offices, clients and international associates; docketing prosecution, opposition, cancellation and other contentious matter due dates for all US trademark cases into the docketing system including USPTO and court filings dates; abandoning cases and entering data relating to cases transferred to and from the Firm Maintain the accuracy and integrity of all data entry including the data entry of new US and foreign, trademark, opposition, cancellation and litigation case data; Maintain a high level of quality by reviewing all data entry on a daily basis Clear due dates on the docketing system on a daily basis per instruction from Attorneys/Assistants. Requirements 2 plus years US and foreign docketing experience required; computerized docketing experience required CPI & IP experience required Thorough knowledge of U.S. Patent and Trademark filing, prosecution and registration procedures

Washington, DC, USA

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Senior IP Paralegal

An international law firm is seeking a full-time Intellectual Property Paralegal for their team. Responsibilities: Filing and retrieving documents at courthouses and government agencies, including USPTO PTAB, Federal Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. District Courts. Assisting with drafting, reviewing, cite-checking and preparing PTAB, Federal Circuit and District Court filings. Assisting with the electronic discovery process, including the collection, preservation, and review of materials for eventual production Tracking incoming and outgoing productions and assisting with the preparation of privilege logs. Establishing and maintaining case files, document collections, and chronologies. Drafting correspondence. Compiling materials for witness interviews and depositions. Assisting with trial preparation and trial set up; Organizing trial exhibits and notebooks and developing charts and graphs; Maintaining exhibits as well as taking notes at trials and assisting with trial presentations. Developing information retrieval systems with an emphasis on use of computerized litigation support. Checking citations, Bluebooking, and proofreading legal documents. Conducting computer searches, research and case management functions on client databases or firm resources such as Opus 2, Relativity, Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, HighQ/Engage and the Internet. Collaborating with eData department on computer issues regarding electronic discovery and other matters. Pulling cases and obtaining resources from local libraries. Assisting with coordinating and supervising teams of contract attorneys on document review projects. Requirements 5+ years of IP Litigation Paralegal experience required. ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate; Bachelor’s Degree (preferred); Fundamental proficiency and understanding of the lifecycle of a litigation and working knowledge of key documents related to a litigation including, but not limited to, case correspondence, pleadings, discovery, depositions, expert discovery, trial and appellate documents; Advanced proficiency in software including, but not limited to, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel and Acrobat Adobe; Fundamental proficiency in software including, but not limited to, MS PowerPoint, LiveNote, Case Notebook, Relativity and FTP software (FileZilla); Fundamental proficiency in online research and internet search resources (Lexis Nexis/Westlaw); Fundamental to Advanced knowledge of relevant jurisdictional/court/agency processes and procedures, including knowledge of Federal court practices, local rules and deadlines; and A cover letter, resume and a short writing sample will be required if we proceed, for consideration.

Washington, DC, USA

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IP Assistant

Seeking an IP Assistant for a full-time role in Washington, DC. Responsibilities: Assist with the preparation of court filings and organization of pleadings, memoranda, discovery and other legal documents Prepare, edit, proofread, and redline documents and correspondence for accuracy, grammar, and formatting Prepare client bills and related forms and arrange for expense advancement, reimbursement, and invoice payments Coordinate travel and meeting logistics, including scheduling, arranging videoconferences, conferences calls, and conference rooms; requesting equipment and food and beverage orders; preparing presentation materials Organize and maintain attorney contacts and calendars Input, review, edit, and update attorney time entries and print reports Ensure all client communications are relayed accurately and timely Organize and maintain paper and electronic files in accordance with Firm records retention policies Completes training to assist attorneys with monitoring docket and prepare for deadlines Completes core training/cross-training, skills assessments, and related development in all IP Requirements High school degree or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Office programs, such as, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity or willingness to learn databases; familiarity with the Internet/Intranet and using the internet for research. Excellent attention to detail Excellent organizational skills and ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks Excellent oral and written communication (including spelling and grammar) and interpersonal skills are required

Washington, DC, USA

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Trademark Paralegal

Seeking a full-time Trademark Paralegal. Responsibilities: Conduct clearance searches using online databases, and review and analyze cited references for potential conflicts. Prepare and file trademark applications, amendments, statements of use, assignments, renewal applications, and other trademark-related documents with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign trademark offices. Manage and update the trademark docket, including ensuring that all trademark-related deadlines are accurately recorded and monitored. Correspond with clients to report the status of active matters and to respond to client inquiries. Provide support in litigation and enforcement matters, including preparing exhibits and discovery materials, and conducting research as needed. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree required. Strong computer skills; MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) experience required; database experience a plus. Experience in both domestic trademark prosecution and oppositions Experience managing similar foreign filings through foreign counsel. Must also have the ability to organize and coordinate mail, correspondence (internally and externally) and manage an active calendar.

Washington, DC, USA

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IP Litigation Paralegal63393502533123124

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IP Litigation Paralegal

Responsibilities: Maintaining correspondence and pleadings Assisting with document productions, coordinating attorney review for relevant and privilege documents and coordinating efforts with appropriate vendors Maintaining deposition files and deposition databases, Assisting in the preparation of witnesses for depositions, and assisting in all aspects of the preparation for trial and attending trial. Requirements Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of litigation experience. Familiarity with electronic filings and electronic discovery and the flexibility to travel and work overtime. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications are required. This position necessitates the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure.

Washington, DC, USA

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