Consultant at SSQ: The Legal Search Consultancy
Position: IP Litigation Paralegal
Location: London
Permanent contract
The Opportunity:
Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated IP Litigation Paralegal to join its Intellectual Property team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with Partners and Associates on high-profile cases from pre-litigation stages through to trial, appeal, and conclusion. The successful candidate will play a key role in case management, hearing preparation, and supporting litigation strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinating and filing court briefs and related materials.
* Managing and coordinating logistics for trials, appeals, and interim hearings.
* Preparing bundles, exhibits, appendices, and pre-trial documents.
* Handling document management, including production processes, document reviews, and litigation platforms.
* Managing materials received from clients, opposing parties, and third parties (hard copies, electronic data, and physical evidence).
* Conducting substantive research, including patents, patent histories, life sciences, and technology products.
* Analyzing legal documents and materials, ensuring proper citation formatting.
* Coordinating with external entities such as clients, government agencies, expert witnesses, consultants, and court personnel.
* Assisting with business development, marketing materials, and practice group initiatives.
Key Requirements:
* Strong academic background, ideally with a law degree or equivalent.
* Experience in IP litigation, particularly in patent litigation, is required.
* Familiarity with court procedures, trial logistics, and filing documents with the High Court.
* Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and UK/European patent litigation.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and e-bundling platforms.
* Understanding of online filing systems for the UK High Court and Court of Appeal.
* Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or get in touch at chloe.graham@ssq.com.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services
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