International Trade Litigation Paralegal Specialist

Washington D.C./Hybrid

$110,000 – $150,000

As the ITC Litigation Specialist with this esteemed global law firm’s busy IP litigation practice group, you will provide elite support to a team of dynamic and dedicated attorneys. This firm is looking for a hardworking candidate who has extensive experience working in international trade and IP litigation and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. If you are looking for a new opportunity to hit the ground running and put your legal knowledge to the test with a firm that values collaboration, professional growth, and excellence, this could be the role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble and maintain case related documents, and draft pleadings and correspondence.
• Coordinate trial preparation, provide support to attorneys at court, and manage and organize client forms in firm’s database.
• Assist with the preparation of filings, cite-checking, and online research.
• Ensure all case files are well organized, easily accessible, and properly distributed to all relevant parties.
• Conduct legal research through both online platforms and libraries.
• Perform other duties as assigned and assist the supervising attorney in special projects when needed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits.
• Firm culture promotes opportunities for growth and collaboration; this is a place where you will be fully engaged with the work and able to take on substantive projects.
• Hybrid work model provides remote flexibility two (2) days a week.

What We’re Looking For:

• Seasoned. You have at least five (5) or more years of litigation experience. Prior work on international trade and intellectual property litigation matters required. Bachelor’s degree is a must.
• Knowledgeable and thorough. You have extensive knowledge of law/legal processes and know how critical quality work is in a legal case. Ability to prioritize seamlessly, organize workload and an eye for detail are key.
• Articulate. It’s essential that you possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Software expert. You have advanced tech skills relating to legal software such as Lexis Nexis/Westlaw, PACER, EDIS, USPTO, timekeeping platforms, and are highly proficient in Microsoft products.
• Flexible. You are a team player and would be available to work overtime and travel as required.

To apply, please send a resume to legal@hawthornelane.com.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.