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The LPA will anticipate, plan, and proactively meet the business needs of the attorneys and execute assignments while demonstrating a general knowledge of the assigned timekeepers’ practice areas and clients to ensure extraordinary client satisfaction. Handle all tasks related to client billing to include prebills, edits/corrections, distribution and review of invoices and maintain a working knowledge of billing requirements from clients.

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<div><p style="text-align:left">We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:left">We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!</p><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p>The Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) for Litigation provides administrative support for all aspects of litigation, including discovery, court filings, trial preparation, and maintenance of time and billing records. The LPA will anticipate, plan, and proactively meet the business needs of the attorneys and execute assignments while demonstrating a general knowledge of the assigned timekeepers’ practice areas and clients to ensure extraordinary client satisfaction.</p><p><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><p>Develop and maintain a deep understanding of department objectives, key activities, and requirements to anticipate and proactively address the needs of the team.</p></li><li><p>Perform administrative tasks for lawyers and other timekeepers requiring specialized knowledge of a practice area and an understanding of procedures with minimal supervision.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and file legal documents in State and Federal courts, including electronic filings.</p></li><li><p>Prepare other legal documents, correspondence, and binders.</p></li><li><p>Provide other administrative duties, such as managing contacts, calendars, travel, expense reports, check requisitions, and opening and closing files.</p></li><li><p>Support new client and business development efforts, including opening new matters and submitting conflict of interest checks.</p></li><li><p>Code and enter timekeeper's time and costs in the firm's time and billing systems.</p></li><li><p>Handle all tasks related to client billing to include prebills, edits/corrections, distribution and review of invoices and maintain a working knowledge of billing requirements from clients.</p></li><li><p>Partner with the Billing team to ensure client bills are processed accurately and on time.</p></li><li><p>​Handle complex tasks such as reviewing information, submissions, reports and coordinating the distribution of these and other materials.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate and liaise with resources inside and outside the firm as appropriate to coordinate all aspects of workflow support for attorneys and complete projects or tasks.</p></li><li><p>Provide overflow assistance to administrative legal support team.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</b></p><ul><li><p>Strong litigation knowledge, skills, and abilities, including significant Federal and State litigation experience and knowledge of local rules of courts.</p></li><li><p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of firm personnel, clients, and vendors.</p></li><li><p>Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment while working across teams.</p></li><li><p>Maintain confidentiality when handling matters for clients and other personal attorney information.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrate a "can do" attitude and a willingness to continue learning and developing skills of an independent thinker.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><b>Education and/or Experience: </b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree and/or any combination of experience, education or training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.</p></li><li><p>Minimum of five (5) years of administrative experience working in an administrative support role in a legal or professional services environment.</p></li><li><p>Experience working in Litigation required.</p></li></ul><p>#LI-Onsite</p><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:left">The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19. </p><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:left"><i>This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job.  The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.</i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:left"><i>This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.</i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:left"><i>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:left"><b>By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@troutman.com.</b> </p><p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b><br/>Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.</p><h2><b>Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, market, education, training, and/or experience.</b></h2><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Hiring Salary Range:</b></u></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>$90,000.00 - $110,000.00</div>

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Legal Practice Assistant

Administrative Skills

Billing

Billing Records

Business Development

Calendar Management

Communication Skills

Contact Management

Customer Satisfaction

Customer Support/Service

Distribution Management

Expense Reports

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Legal Support Skills

Litigation

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Product Family

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Presentation/Verbal Skills

Professional Services

Project/Program Management

Time Management

Writing Skills

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To fulfill our mission to remove barriers to legal access, LSNF carries out community education and outreach with two Justice on the Block mobile response units where individuals can speak to an attorney, paralegal, apply for our services, or have assistance filing pro se documents. This Paralegal position will support our Veteran's Legal Services Project and offers the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our veteran clients by helping them navigate complex legal issues that may include public benefits, family law, housing, property rights, and other civil law matters.

<div>Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for a <b>Paralegal</b> (full-time 35 hours a week)! Come work with great people who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals in our communities. LSNF handles more than 8,900 cases a year and does not charge their clients for their legal services. Be a part of a non-profit law firm, with 140+ employees in eight offices across North Florida, that seeks legal justice while understanding the value of work-life balance. This position is located in our Tallahassee office.</div><div><br/></div><div>This<b> Paralegal </b>position will support our <b>Veteran's Legal Services Project </b>and offers the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our veteran clients by helping them navigate complex legal issues that may include public benefits, family law, housing, property rights, and other civil law matters. Paralegals at LSNF work collaboratively with superior legal professionals in civil litigation and administrative law to strategize and advocate on behalf of clients and seek justice. This role will have a great deal of client communications and interactions. LSNF legal staff also engage in significant litigation including large-scale impact work and appellate work. To fulfill our mission to remove barriers to legal access, LSNF carries out community education and outreach with two Justice on the Block mobile response units where individuals can speak to an attorney, paralegal, apply for our services, or have assistance filing pro se documents.</div><div> </div><div>The ideal candidate will have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with strong experience in e-filing, conducting client interviews, and preparing documents and materials for hearings. Proficiency in drafting letters, legal motions, and orders in accordance with jurisdictional requirements is essential. Effective communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate, confidential client records are critical to this role. Ideal candidates will have a desire to positively impact the clients' lives and the overall community.  Experience with outreach, community education, and/or public presentations is a plus. <b>Knowledge of VA benefits and the claims process is preferred but not required.</b> </div><div><br/></div><div>Salary is negotiable, depending on experience. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications can expect an entry level annual salary of <b>$38,000</b> plus benefits. </div><div><b><br/></b></div><div><b>Comprehensive fringe benefits package includes:</b></div><div><ul><li><b>A four day (35 hour) work week</b></li><li><b>Paid time off includes: holidays, sick leave, and personal leave (which after two years, increases to four weeks per year)</b></li><li><b>100% fully paid health insurance for employee & dependent children</b> after 60 days of employment</li><li><b>Employer-paid life insurance policy of $25,000</b></li><li><b>Employer contributes 6% to retirement/ 401K plan</b>, after one year of full time service</li><li>Additional voluntary options of dental, vision, term life, disability, and other insurance coverages are also available.  </li><li><b>Flexible Work Plans including remote work options</b> available after 6 months of employment</li><li>Salary paid monthly by direct deposit</li></ul></div><div><div><div><b>Minimum qualifications include one of the following:</b><br/></div><ul><li>Completion of a legal assistant or paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association OR</li><li>Have a two-year or four-year degree OR<br/></li><li>Year-for-year work experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary may be substituted for education requirement OR</li><li>A Florida Registered Paralegal with the Florida Bar Association</li></ul></div><div><b>To learn more about Legal Services of North Florida:</b><br/></div><div><p><a href="https://www.lsnf.org/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lsnf.org/</a></p><p>https://twitter.com/LSNFTweets</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/LegalServicesofNorthFlorida/<br/></p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/LSNFJustice/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/LSNFJustice/</a></div><div><b><br/></b></div><div><b>This company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category.</b></div><div><b><br/></b></div><div>This position is subject to Florida Level 2 background screening requirements through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, visit <a href="https://info.flclearinghouse.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );font-weight:700" target="_blank">https://info.flclearinghouse.com</a>.<b></b></div></div>

Legal Services of North Florida

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Family Law

Genetics

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Property Rights

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Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of attorneys, staff, team members and management while providing information with courtesy and tact both verbal and written. Assist in the management and review of source code in intellectual property litigation, including organizing, indexing, and maintaining source code repositories, and coordinating with technical experts to ensure accurate and efficient analysis.

<div><p style="text-align:left">We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:left">We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!</p><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p>The IP Litigation Paralegal plays a crucial role in providing specialized support to clients and attorneys in complex litigation cases. As a member of the IP group's litigation team, the paralegal will manage all aspects of litigation case management, handling a comprehensive range of paralegal tasks from the beginning of a case to its conclusion. The paralegal will exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality in all interactions with clients, attorneys, and staff. An annual billing requirement of 1500 hours is expected for this position.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><p>Serve as IP paralegal on complex litigation cases, providing guidance and mentorship to junior paralegals as necessary.</p></li><li><p>Navigate electronic court systems, including the U.S. District Court and the International Trade Commission (ITC), ensuring compliance with local rules and procedures for various courts and government agencies. Demonstrate comprehensive filing knowledge within these jurisdictions.</p></li><li><p>Assist attorneys in all aspects of Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings, including preparing and filing petitions, managing discovery, coordinating with technical experts, and ensuring compliance with USPTO regulations and deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Assist in all aspects of trial preparation and execution, including organizing trial binders, managing evidence, coordinating logistics and providing in-court support to attorneys to ensure efficient and effective trial operations.</p></li><li><p>Assist in the management and review of source code in intellectual property litigation, including organizing, indexing, and maintaining source code repositories, and coordinating with technical experts to ensure accurate and efficient analysis.</p></li><li><p>Provide comprehensive support during depositions, including preparing exhibits, managing transcripts, and coordinating with witnesses and attorneys to ensure seamless proceedings.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate and manage large-scale document collection and production.</p></li><li><p>Implement and utilize systems and procedures for efficient document organization and retrieval, ensuring all case-related documents are saved in the firm's document management system.</p></li><li><p>Draft, review and analyze routine legal documents and conduct legal research.</p></li><li><p>Provide guidance and training to junior paralegals regarding firm and litigation procedures, trial preparation, and best practices.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with the firm’s docketing team to update litigation deadlines within the firm's calendar system and ensure accuracy for all litigation deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of documents that have been assigned to you as the IP Litigation Paralegal, in strict adherence to the filing requirements of specific courts and administrative agencies.</p></li><li><p>Cite check according to the blue book, large briefs without supervision and within tight deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Communication with internal team members and external vendors to support discovery, trial, and arbitrations.</p></li><li><p>Electronically distribute all documents relating to a specific case to attorneys and staff while ensuring that documents have been saved into the firm’s document management system (iManage).</p></li></ul><p><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: </b></p><ul><li><p>Willingness to learn and develop skills</p></li><li><p>A “can do” attitude and initiative to assist on a variety of projects</p></li><li><p>Expert in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook</p></li><li><p>Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of attorneys, staff, team members and management while providing information with courtesy and tact both verbal and written</p></li><li><p>Ability to compose, proofread and edit (e.g., punctuation, grammar, spelling) routine internal communications</p></li><li><p>Ability to multi-task, work independently with minimal supervision, work under pressure with high-quality results</p></li><li><p>Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy of work-product</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills</p></li><li><p>Ability and willingness to work within a team environment and other practice groups throughout the firm as needed</p></li><li><p>Willingness to remain current on industry trends in IP Litigation and the legal profession</p></li><li><p>Ability and willingness to work over 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position, may require irregular hours</p></li><li><p>Ability to travel to provide support in attending to client needs on legal matters</p></li></ul><p><b> </b></p><p><b>Education and/or Experience: </b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree; or any combination of experience, education or training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.</p></li><li><p>Certificate of completion from a paralegal training program, American Bar Association (ABA) approval preferred.</p></li><li><p>Minimum of five (5) years of progressive IP Litigation experience.</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:left">The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19. </p><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:left"><i>This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job.  The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.</i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:left"><i>This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.</i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:left"><i>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:left"><b>By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@troutman.com.</b> </p><p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b><br/>Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.</p><h2><b>Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, market, education, training, and/or experience.</b></h2><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Hiring Salary Range:</b></u></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>$120,000.00 - $170,000.00</div>

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