Litigation Paralegal

Vacancy: Litigation Paralegal

Department: Litigation Paralegal

Reports to: Litigation Practice Manager

Seniority: 2+ years of patent litigation paralegal experience

Term: Permanent

Working arrangement: Full-time (3 days in the office & 2 days working from home)

About EIP

EIP is award-winning and specialises in high-value and complex patent matters with offices in Europe and the US. Our multidisciplinary team combines patent attorneys, litigators and commercial IP lawyers in three of the world’s main patent markets – Germany, UK and USA, and now also in the Nordics through our recent expansion into Sweden. EIP has an ever-growing client base, from major multinationals through exciting mid-stage IP-rich companies, to highly innovative start-ups, across the world.

The approach to progress is highly meritocratic, with patent attorneys at all levels receiving support through a sophisticated training program. New trainees get exposure to clients from the day of joining. Those who join us share in the team's stand-out visibility in the world of patents and get to celebrate our award wins.

Since 2018 EIP has been a six-time winner of European and UK Patent Contentious Firm of the Year by leading IP magazine, Managing IP while The Financial Times lists EIP as a leading European patent law firm, recently awarding EIP the highest possible ranking (gold stars across all six technology areas - one of only 3 firms in Europe to receive this accolade). Feedback received from clients and peers rates EIP as “unstuffy and its staff are very personable”, with “excellent technical and legal expertise”, and they “combine an exceptional professional ethic with impressive technical diligence”.

About The Litigation Team

Formed in November 2011, our substantial multi award-winning patent litigation practice is highly successful for its clients and highly ranked in the legal directories. Our cross-border team of patent litigators sits in Germany and the UK thus allowing us to service clients in two of the key European patent litigation jurisdictions.

Our innovative combination of experienced specialist patent litigators and the wide variety of technical specialties of our patent attorneys provides an invaluable combination of professionals to work with to evaluate the fine detail of any case both technically and legally.

As borne out by our long line of client successes in the court room, this combination gives EIP and its clients an invaluable tool for the early identification and preparation of the most suitable case for our clients’ needs, and the progression of that case through to trial

The litigation team has offices in London and Dusseldorf. The UK litigation team currently has 5 partners, 12 Associates and 1 trainee

Responsibilities

Responsible for support and assistance to solicitors, both in terms of litigation support and general PA duties:

Litigation Support

• Checking, finalising and sending correspondence
• Assisting with finalising and sending of documents for service such as evidence or pleadings
• Liaising with outsource printing company for larger print jobs
• Attending hearings of interest to the team and making detailed notes
• Requesting Skeleton Arguments
• Assisting with keeping new Court case record up to date and circulating daily cause list (Court diary)
• Assisting with the running of the Litigation Twitter account
• Assisting with stationery check based on rota within the team
  
  

General Support

• Interfacing with EIP internal travel team to manage solicitor travel
• Interfacing with EIP internal teams to open new client files
• Dealing with solicitor expenses
• Diary management (e.g., arranges meetings, conference calls, etc.)
• Taking detailed and accurate telephone messages for your allocated Fee Earners
  
  

Reporting Lines

The Litigation Paralegal takes instruction and seeks authorisation from the Principle Litigation Paralegal, Litigation Practice Manager and partners within EIP’s litigation department.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, law degree or certificate in paralegal studies (desired but not essential)
• Confidence with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Confidence in Document Management Systems
• A consistent, reliable, flexible manner and good timekeeper
• Enthusiastic and willingness to learn
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• The ability to prioritise and work well under pressure
• The ability to be pro-active where possible
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to foster trust and understanding within the team by:
• showing willingness to assist when requests come in
• showing concern for others by offering to cover
• being positive and responsive to requests
  
  

Other Information

With our state-of-the-art paperless systems, we offer hybrid working, three days in the office and two from home. EIP’s employees also enjoy reduced business hours on the days when working from the office subject to there being no urgent work commitments.

Rewards & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and several benefits:

• Discretionary bonus
• 25 days of holiday, excluding bank holidays
• Private medical health care
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Group personal pension plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Holiday loyalty
  
  

Equal Opportunities

EIP is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences.