Paralegal - IP Litigation

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal position. This positon is open in our virutal office, The Link, or in any of our office locations.   

The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for assisting with a full range of Intellectual Property litigation matters for a busy IP practice (Federal District Court (various states), TTAB, PTAB, USITC, Appellate). This includes assisting attorneys and senior paralegals with fact investigation, drafting pleadings and correspondence, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing, overall case management, electronic filing, trial preparation and attendance, and overall client service.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide assistance to attorneys in fact investigation, custodian interviews, drafting pleadings and correspondence, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service.
• Learn/develop technical proficiency in eDiscovery database use and management; internet/electronic research; and project folder/electronic file maintenance.
• Independently organize and manage files in compliance with standard practices of the IP litigation team.
• Prepare materials for and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, trials, and related proceedings and attend same if needed.
• Pre-trial preparation and trial attendance.
• Prepare draft pleadings, motions, and discovery including checking case law and record citations for accuracy and compliance with local procedures and Bluebook.
• Electronic filing of pleadings/documents and arrange for service.
• Assist with calendaring/docketing.
• Act as a liaison between clients, colleagues, and experts to ensure timely communication of case information and production of materials.
• Forecast requirements in advance and coordinate fulfilment of all requirements.
• Stay informed of developments in the Intellectual Property practice area and the paralegal industry.
• Attend and participate in internal CLEs.
• Anticipate attorneys’ needs.
• Serve as a mentor to a Paralegal Assistant, or more junior Paralegal, as needed.
• Meet annual billable hour target of 1500 hours.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• Federal Court litigation experience required.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task efficiently and be an independent thinker.
• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Significant, substantive legal related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education at the discretion of the SBU Leader.

 Other desired qualifications:

• Detail oriented.
• Ability to triage tasks and plan for competing deadlines.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally and provide exceptional service, internally and externally, at all times.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize workflow and manage projects.
• Ability to perform effectively with little or no supervision and within established time limits and on-going deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits:

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• State of California: $48,000 - $ 68,000
• State of Colorado: $42,000 - $59,000
• State of Illinois: $61,000 - $75,000
• State of Maryland: $52,000 - $77,000
• State Massachusetts: $66,000 - $76,000
• Sate of Minnesota: $43,000 - $63,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $57,000 - $71,000
• State of New York: $68,000 - $80,000
• State of Washington: $64,000 - $79,000
• Washington, DC: $66,000 - $80,000

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position.  Please reach out to our HR team to request an accommodation.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and much more.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.