Legal Practice Specialist - IP Litigation

Legal Practice Specialist - IP Litigation

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Legal Practice Specialist - IP Litigation

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Job Description

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.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Knowledge of court rules and civil procedures in applicable State and Federal jurisdictions, including experience with electronic filing in File & Serve Xpress, PACER and First Connect
• 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 MWS 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
• Maintain office amenities and collaborate with the…