Our client is a leading global business law firm looking for a collaborative, results-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has exceptional problem-solving skills. Naviga has been engaged to recruit a Senior Paralegal to join their team.
Title: Senior Paralegal
Locations : Hybrid ( minimum of three days in-office)
Key Notes/Company Details:
- Headquartered in both Chicago, IL and London, England.
- Multi-Billion Dollar Business, Employing over 3600 Lawyers
- Culture includes individuals of high standards, providing support and collaboration throughout the business
- Work with a reputable global firm known for its excellence in professional services
Responsibilities:
- Support in all phases of patent litigation including discovery, trial, and appeal, and will include lead paralegal support at trials and hearings
- Assist with preparation for depositions, witness interviews, hearings, trials, and arbitration. This will include pretrial motions, trial binders, trial exhibits, discovery requests, and responses
- Review, organize, and maintain document databases for case tracking and discovery, and will require your coordination and management of large document collections and productions
- Utilize legal software such as Relativity and litigation technology including eDiscovery, data rooms, and will work on document reviews and prepare privilege logs
- Support patent litigation, patent appeals, and contested proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
Requirements:
- Minimum of 6 years of Paralegal experience
- Patent Litigation Experience
- Strong experience with Relativity and familiarity with LexisNexis, Westlaw, and similar legal software
- E-filing expertise, including ITC and IPR filings across various jurisdictions
- Experience with U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) matters and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Proven trial experience in a large law firm environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail
- Ability to set up, track, and maintain matters effectively.
- Solid analytical skills for fact-gathering and information analysis.
- Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Paralegal Certificate required
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Commuter spending account
- Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance (AD&D)
- Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage
- Guide+Thrive (EAP)
- Critical illness insurance
- 401(k) and Profit sharing plan
- PTO and Holiday
- Plus much more!