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Polsinelli · 18 hours ago

IP Litigation Specialist

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Polsinelli is a law firm that emphasizes a creative and professional environment for its team members. They are seeking an IP Litigation Specialist for their Houston office, responsible for managing litigation tasks, maintaining case files, and ensuring detailed documentation and communication throughout the litigation process.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for billing 450 hours/year

Knowledge of specific Intellectual Property rules and procedures, as well as keeps abreast of department guidelines

Exception verbal and written skills, as well as administrative and management skills

Exceptional typing skills; ability to draft and/or edit documents accurately and quickly

Responsible for maintaining secondary docket and case and file management, including uploading email communications and documents to docketing and DMS systems, as well as maintaining and updating files and client portals and attending any status meetings

Effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects, including preparation and maintenance of internal docket reports, charts, and to-do lists

Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task (i.e. calendaring, meeting coordination, timesheet entries, travel plans, file openings)

Create, edit, format, and proofread documents, memoranda, correspondence, spreadsheets, and presentations with the highest level of accuracy and attention to detail

Prepare and circulate reporting letters to client(s) and/or outside counsel or vendors

Critical thinker who works efficiently, using available technology and strives to simply tasks and enhance efficiency

Proficient in IP Docketing System, InTapp Time Entry, Chrome River, iManage, Adobe, and Microsoft programs Word, Excel, and Outlook

Annually complete eight (8) hours of continued technical education through the Firm’s training department, including but not limited to, the IP Department-specific training

Coordination of Client Estimates and Accruals, as well as invoicing process

Maintain and update files, including file openings and conflict checks in InTapp

May assist with drafting engagement letters

May assist with intake activities

Responsible for scheduling and coordinating travel arrangements (Attorney travel)

Responsible for overseeing invoice payments/expenses/reimbursements (Chrome River)

Coordinate tracking of CLE for assigned attorneys

Other duties as assigned

Coordinate project files, including drafting internal and external communications related to ongoing litigation tasks

Draft and transmit legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials by electronic filing, fax, email, mail and/or messenger

Assist in setting up review databases and archiving data as needed

Analyze and generate reports from data, ensuring accurate and efficient data handling

Draft basic search queries and collaborate with attorneys to identify relevant documents

Conduct thorough Quality Checks (QC) on document productions to ensure accuracy

Assist with calculating and managing litigation timelines

Potential travel for assistance at depositions, mediations, and trials

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

IP Litigation ExperienceIP Docketing SystemInTapp Time EntryAdobeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookDocument DraftingCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

3+ years of related experience