IP Litigation Legal Assistant The candidate will work with all of the attorneys on the matter from the beginning through Trial or arbitration, managing the flow of information and ensuring adherence to best practices. Will develop solid working relationships with senior partners and clients. Will also continually find new and better ways of doing things, improving processes through the application of new Technology. Interact with vendors and directly with government agencies (such as Patent and Trademark Office) to obtain information and materials, such as certified copies of patents, file histories and file wrappers. Responsible for managing the files ("case record") including a complete set of the correspondence, memos, pleadings, and client documents in a matter, and help monitor deadlines by creating and maintaining calendars of key dates. Work in all phases of the discovery process, from collection of documents from the client to the Production of documents to other parties. This means working with the client and in-house Legal Staff to collect relevant electronic and paper documents and data, as well as assisting at client interviews and on-site document reviews. Once documents and data have been collected, the candidate design and manage the document review process to help identify and track potentially responsive, confidential and privileged materials. Help compile information necessary to respond to interrogatories, document requests and requests for admission served on their clients. Will also organize and review documents received from other parties. Set up databases, either on-line or in-house, obtaining assistance and support as necessary from Litigation Support and from outside vendors. Help attorneys prepare for depositions by arranging the preparation of witness files, compiling and organizing exhibits, and arranging the technical Logistics with court reporting agencies. For expert depositions, they research prior testimony and Publications, and track materials sent to the experts. Legal assistants manage deposition transcripts and exhibits, and maintain searchable computer databases of testimony. Work with the attorneys during the briefing process by checking the Legal and fact cites, and ensuring proper formatting style. They are often responsible for assembling and organizing the exhibits and supporting documents as well as arranging for filing with the court and serving on all parties. In preparation for Trial, the candidate work with the attorneys, experts, and client to identify and compile potential Trial exhibits, generate Trial exhibit lists, and track objections to both sides exhibits.

The ideal candidate should possess 7+ years of IP Litigation Legal Assistant experience, including managing large discovery, creating and managing databases and imaging systems, supervising teams, preparing for trials in Federal court, and managing Trial support; Bachelor's degree preferred. Must have high-level experience with a range of litigation support applications. Should also have experience managing out-of-town Trial offices for cases that have gone to verdict. Demonstrated history of proposing and implementing process improvements is a plus.

Be a part of a highly successful, full-service law firm that counts among its esteemed clients many Fortune 250 firms. This firm has a reputation for treating associates exceedingly well.  The branch office of a large international law firm, this firm's practice has consistently been strong in the litigation, corporate and tax fields; however, the firm also has made a definite commitment to intellectual property related work in the Los Angeles legal market.  The Los Angeles branch has a full book of business involving some of the biggest movers and shakers on the national and international scene. An aggressive development track has associates achieving partner status in a very limited amount of time compared to other national firms of its stature. This firms is generally seeking the best and the brightest--meaning it is most willing to consider associates from top schools and firms.


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