Are you an ambitious Paralegal with a passion for Litigation and Intellectual Property? Our Client, a leading IP firm, is seeking a talented individual to join its Litigation/Dispute Resolution team, focusing on Patents and Trademarks. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, stimulating environment with excellent prospects for growth and the potential to manage your own caseload in the future.
About the Firm:
Since its inception, our Client's Litigation/Dispute Resolution team has experienced rapid growth. It is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and highly ambitious team that thrives on collaboration and innovation.
What You'll Be Doing:
Reporting to the Senior Litigation Paralegal, you will support the Litigation team in various capacities, including:
- Conducting research into specific areas of Patent and/or Trademark Litigation and case Law, primarily in the UK, and occasionally throughout the EU
- Assisting with the preparation of evidence and exhibits
- Managing document disclosure review tasks
- Preparing bundles for internal and external use (both electronic and paper)
- Preparing materials for use at Court hearings in accordance with relevant practice guides
- Providing support and attendance at Court during hearings, including trials
- Assisting with filing pleadings and case-related documents on iManage and maintaining matter space as Litigation progresses
- Supporting business development initiatives
- Interacting with all Fee-Earners within the group and integrating into case-specific teams in the run-up to trial
- Assisting with the preparation of precedents and templates and disseminating key case Law/practice direction updates to the Litigation team
- Working alongside Patent Attorneys and Litigators in fully integrated case teams
Skills and Experience We're Looking For:
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Demonstrable Paralegal/Legal Experience, ideally in active Litigation cases and Patents
- Knowledge of IP Litigation, particularly patents and trademarks, and the various forums such as the High Court, the Court of Appeal, the EPO, and/or the UKIPO
Person Specification:
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Organised, diligent, and methodical with attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure
- Self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative
- Previous experience in Patents is highly desirable
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels within the firm and across all Practice Groups and business support areas
- Extensive IT abilities, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and the ability to learn and use Legal databases as required
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours as needed at short notice
Apply online for this IP Litigation Paralegal role with your updated CV or contact Antony Setford at G2 Legal for immediate consideration today!