Specialist Paralegal

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients' needs take us. As one of the world's leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

Our Washington, DC office has an opening for a Specialist Paralegal in our Litigation Department.

The Specialist Paralegal applies Litigation knowledge of legal procedures to provide fundamental assistance to lawyers.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work; Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified);
• Perform daily case management tasks, including organizing and saving key case correspondence, pleadings, discovery, expert materials, and client documents;
• Assist attorney team with organization and maintenance of case documents, and routine monitoring of case dockets and patent activity;
• Assist with factual research in internal and external databases and coordinate with research services staff;
• Manage heavy trial workload;
• Assist with deposition, hearing and trial preparation;
• Must be able travel and have the flexibility to work outside of normal business hours;
• Coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services;
• Work overtime as required; and
• Handle additional projects as assigned.

Proficiencies:

• 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);
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to manage competing deadlines and assignments;
• Fundamental knowledge of Litigation practice-area-specific procedures and terminology;
• Fundamental to Advanced knowledge of relevant jurisdictional/court/agency processes and procedures, including knowledge of Federal court practices, local rules and deadlines; and
• Fundamental knowledge of timekeeping and expense reporting applications.

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of Litigation Paralegal experience (required); IP experience, including ITC and District Court matters (preferred);
• Trial experience (required); and
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate (preferred); Bachelor's Degree (preferred).

All paralegals must comply with continuing education requirements pursuant to the requirements of their jurisdiction.

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

Eligible employees can participate in the Firm's comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary 401k plan and profit sharing
• 10 paid holidays per year, and a generous PTO program
• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave and Fertility coverage
• Bright Horizons (Back-up child care, elder care and online tutoring)
• Dependent Care
• Wellness programs (Employee Assistance Program, mental health and well-being events)
• Anniversary Bonus Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Transportation Allowance and Commuter Benefits
• Auto/Home/Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee discounts
• And more!

The Firm has a range of diversity initiatives including our Paul Hastings Affinity Networks (PHANs), Women's Initiative, and PH Balanced. These initiatives provide a firmwide forum to share experiences, as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm more inclusive. Learn more about our Global Diversity, Inclusion and Wellness Initiatives .

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