IP Litigation Legal Assistant

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Industry: IT Job Number: DB73462311 Pay Rate: $65000-75000 / year

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Intellectual Property Litigation Legal Assistant for our client in Minneapolis! This role requires someone with a strong understanding of intellectual property law, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to support attorneys in all aspects of intellectual property litigation.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Assist attorneys with case management, including organizing case files, tracking deadlines, and maintaining case calendars.
  • Conduct legal research on intellectual property issues, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
  • Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
  • Coordinate document production, including reviewing, organizing, and producing documents for discovery and trial.
  • Assist with deposition preparation, including organizing exhibits and preparing witness binders.
  • Manage electronic filing systems and document databases, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible.
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
  • Assist with trial preparation, including preparing trial exhibits, witness lists, and trial notebooks.
  • Provide administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling meetings, maintaining attorney calendars, and processing expense reports.
  • Stay updated on changes in intellectual property laws and regulations, and assist attorneys in applying new legal developments to ongoing cases.
 
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in legal studies, paralegal studies, or a related field.
  • Previous experience working as a legal assistant or paralegal, with a focus on intellectual property litigation preferred.
  • Strong understanding of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
  • Proficiency in legal research and document drafting, with experience using legal research databases and document management software.
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet deadlines and support attorney needs.
 
Salary:
  • $65,000-$75,000
If you feel you meet the above qualifications, please apply for immediate consideration!
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law.

EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI).
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