Job Description
At Norton Rose Fulbright, people thrive because of a shared commitment to quality, unity and integrity. The highly regarded law firm consistently receives recognition from Great Place to Work and Top Workplaces, two companies that specialize in assessing organizational culture. Teams collaborate across regions, value new ideas and deliver meaningful client solutions, supported by a culture that embraces ambition, development and shared success. With more than 3,000 lawyers and 3,000 business services professionals working together across 50 offices worldwide, this global law firm provides a full range of legal services to leading corporations and financial institutions operating in key markets and sectors.
Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join its IP Disputes team. This role offers the opportunity to support complex intellectual property disputes and litigation matters, working closely with attorneys through all phases of the case lifecycle, including arbitration and trial preparation. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who enjoys collaborating as part of a dedicated team.
This position will require presence in the office from time to time pursuant to the firm’s hybrid work policy. Overtime and flexibility in schedule as well as travel is required.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Understand litigation motion practice, discovery, trial, and appellate procedures and ability to administratively manage all phases of an IP litigation case
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Knowledge of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods and procedures relating to infringement of IP rights
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Ability to read and understand technical papers including those to include patents, copyrights, and trademark secrets
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Assist with trial preparation, by drafting and organizing required documents and files
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Efficiently manage document files including correspondence, court papers, case records, and materials produced in the discovery process
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Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines
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E-filing motions and other pleadings, including after-hours filings
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Thorough understanding of court rules and filing requirements
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Experience gathering patent documents from the USPTO databases and researching technical references
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Online substantive research, filing, and other administrative duties, as assigned
Other duties
Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant paralegal experience
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In lieu of bachelor’s degree, 9 years of relevant paralegal experience
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Understanding of litigation procedures and patent-related procedures, including IPRs and PGRs preferred
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Knowledge of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office post-grant filing procedure preferred
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Experience managing large volume portfolios
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Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
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Strong communication skills with the ability to interact well with people at all levels of the organization and some external parties
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Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong judgement, initiative, integrity and be a dependable, highly motivated, team player
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Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
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Exercises sound judgement at all times and responds calmly and effectively in stressful situations
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Flexibility to operate independently and in a team atmosphere with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism
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Ability to work overtime when required
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical insurance plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys. Employees may also access commuter benefits where applicable and student loan assistance refinancing options.
In addition to the Firm’s health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (parental leave) benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn or adopted child(ren). Employees may also access child care support through a back-up care program. Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact [email protected]. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the firm, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).
