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Senior Paralegal

About Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone

Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP is a patent litigation firm. We try cases in courts, in arbitrations, in the International Trade Commission, and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and argue appeals before the Federal Circuit. We are nationally recognized thought leaders on patent issues, as well as on issues of social justice. And we are teachers, training the next generation of patent litigators. We have a track record of achieving successful outcomes for our clients.

Position Overview

Groombridge Wu’s New York City office is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to support the Firm’s patent litigation practice and help manage and develop our team of junior paralegals. The Senior Paralegal will work closely with attorneys on all phases of complex patent litigation, including discovery, depositions, hearings, and trials, while also providing day-to-day guidance, training, and oversight to junior paralegals.

The ideal candidate is an experienced litigation paralegal with strong organizational and project-management skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities. Experience with patent litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Senior Paralegal will:

Manage and coordinate paralegal support across litigation matters, including helping to assign and prioritize work among junior paralegals based on case needs and deadlines;
Supervise, train, and mentor junior paralegals, including providing guidance on assignments, reviewing work product, and helping ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and on time;
Serve as a resource to junior paralegals regarding Firm procedures, litigation practices, and case-management responsibilities;
Work closely with attorneys to anticipate case needs, manage deadlines, and coordinate paralegal support throughout all phases of litigation;
Organize, update, and maintain litigation files, including client files, pleadings, expert materials, deposition materials, discovery, and correspondence;
Manage and coordinate document productions and other discovery projects, including organizing, reviewing, summarizing, and indexing documents;
Prepare for depositions, including conducting factual research, searching litigation databases, coordinating logistics, and preparing and organizing transcripts and exhibits;
Assist with expert discovery, including organizing expert materials, supporting preparation of expert reports and depositions, and maintaining expert files;
Prepare for hearings and trials, including creating and maintaining exhibit lists, witness files, deposition designations, pretrial materials, and trial databases;
Attend and provide on-site support at depositions, hearings, and trials as needed;
Conduct factual and legal research using online databases and other resources;
Coordinate with litigation support, vendors, court personnel, and other third parties as necessary;
Assist with the development and implementation of efficient paralegal processes and best practices; and
Assist with special projects and other Firm needs as requested, such as tracking bar admissions.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have:

Significant litigation paralegal experience, preferably involving patent litigation;

Experience supervising, training, mentoring, or coordinating the work of junior paralegals or other litigation support professionals;
Excellent organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously;
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills;
Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills;
A demonstrated ability to produce consistently high-quality work under tight deadlines;
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, databases, and litigation technology;
The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and other Firm personnel;
A cooperative, team-oriented approach and willingness to take ownership of projects; and
The flexibility to work overtime and travel as necessary, particularly in connection with depositions, hearings, and trials.

Location and Hours

On-site at the firm’s Manhattan location (with the option of remote work up to two days a week)
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with the expectation of overtime availability as needed

The salary range for this role is $120,000 – $165,000 and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications and location.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and any transcripts to info@groombridgewu.com.

Groombridge Wu is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Paralegal

About Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone

Position Overview

Groombridge Wu’s New York office is seeking an entry-level Paralegal who will assist Attorneys and Paralegals with litigation case projects in the area of Intellectual Property. The ideal candidate is a graduate or a current student who has an interest in the law profession and is considering attending law school. Science or engineering background and foreign language fluency are preferred, but not required. This position is designed as a two-year role, and candidates are expected to commit to the full two-year period.

Qualifications: applicants applying for this position should:

possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and judgment skills;
possess computer knowledge, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets and databases;
produce consistent high-quality work;
demonstrate the ability to complete projects on a timely basis; and
display a cooperative, team-player attitude.

Responsibilities: the entry-level Paralegal will perform the following duties:

organizing, updating, and maintaining litigation files including client files, pleadings, expert materials, deposition materials, and correspondence;
organizing and coordinating production of discovery documents including summarizing and indexing of such documents;
preparing litigation files for depositions including conducting factual research, searching of litigation databases and preparing, indexing and organizing transcripts and exhibits;
preparing for hearings/trials including creating, indexing and assembling trial exhibits, witness files, pretrial motions, and attendance at trial and hearings;
utilizing various resources to compile information and perform internet searches, including online legal research services; and
assisting with special projects on an as needed basis, including office administrative work or other general administrative projects.
willingness to work overtime and travel as necessary.

Location and Hours

On-site at the firm’s Manhattan location (with the option of remote work up to two days a week)
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with the expectation of overtime availability as needed

The salary range for this role is $67,000 – $75,000 and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications and location.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and any transcripts to info@groombridgewu.com.

Groombridge Wu is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.