Intellectual Property Litigation - Legal Practice Specialist

Overview

Intellectual Property Litigation - Legal Practice Specialist. Join to apply for the Intellectual Property Litigation - Legal Practice Specialist role at McDermott Will & Schulte. The firm is a leading global law firm with more than 1,750 lawyers and 3,200 business professionals. We are recognized as a top workplace and offer a culture of excellence, collaboration, and community.

McDermott Will & Schulte supports you in and outside of the office and emphasizes wellness, work-life balance, career growth, and inclusion. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

• A firm where everyone belongs: an award-winning culture that encourages you to be yourself
• Enthusiasm for diverse perspectives: opportunities for you to thrive with a voice at the table
• Wellness and work-life balance: benefits supporting physical, emotional, mental, and financial health
• Competitive rewards: generous compensation packages and performance-based opportunities

The Legal Practice Specialist performs a variety of administrative support tasks for the assigned attorneys within the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group. The candidate should be solutions oriented and have excellent analytical, organizational and communications skills. The Legal Practice Specialist works under general supervision and relies on instruction and guidelines to perform the essential functions of the job.

The qualified candidate must have substantive knowledge, understanding and experience in litigation including: trial experience and experience working with a trial team; managing databases; filing in various jurisdictions, etc. The candidate should be solutions oriented and have excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.

• Knowledge of court rules and civil procedures in California State and Federal jurisdictions, including experience with electronic filing in File & Serve Xpress and PACER/CM/ECF
• Support all aspects of trial preparation, including handling logistics and supporting at trial as necessary
• Internet research using Lexis and Westlaw, including obtaining court dockets from PACER, Court/ Agency websites or other research tools
• Assemble binders for court/agency filings, services and MWE client files (including all attachments)
• Handle and manage intake process beginning with conflicts check through to the creation of the client/matter number
• Prepare subpoenas, court scheduling stipulations, motions, and brief templates
• Edit, proofread, and redline documents (agreements, pleadings, spreadsheets, and presentations) and correspondence for accuracy, grammar and formatting
• Review and edit prebills; work with billing practice group to ensure client bills are sent out timely; prepare expense reports and submit vendor invoices for timely payment
• Organize and maintain attorney contacts and calendars, including travel logistics and scheduling flights, hotel and transportation
• Input, review, edit, and update attorney time entries
• Coordinate meeting logistics, including scheduling, arranging video conferences, conferences calls, and conference rooms; requesting equipment and food and beverage orders; preparing presentation materials; and welcoming visitors
• Answer incoming telephone calls and document and relay messages
• Organize and maintain paper and electronic files in accordance with Firm records retention policies
• Proactively remind attorneys of impending deadlines and obligations

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required; a recent bachelor’s degree in a field such as political science and/or a future interest in law school is ideal
• At least five (5) years of Intellectual Property litigation experience
• Working knowledge of Relativity, PACER, CM/ECF, Westlaw, Lexis, and other relevant litigation applications (File & Serve Xpress, preferred)
• Knowledge of California court rules and civil procedures in state and federal jurisdictions, including experience with electronic filing in File & Serve Xpress and PACER
• Knowledge of trial procedures including managing databases, filing in various jurisdictions, and other aspects of trial preparation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional demeanor and presentation
• Strong client service skills with high-level standards of excellence in work product to meet or exceed client and Firm expectations
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Strong problem-solving skills with initiative, good judgment and follow-up skills
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and diplomacy
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Travel as required to attend trials

Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a…