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The IP Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys in complex patent disputes in federal district courts, proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), including inter partes review, and investigations before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The role provides comprehensive case management support through all phases of matters, including discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal. The position requires experience supporting patent litigation and familiarity with federal court practice, PTAB procedures, and USPTO proceedings. Flexibility to work overtime and occasional travel may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Court and Administrative Proceedings

Support complex patent disputes in federal district courts, inter partes review and other contested proceedings before the USPTO, PTAB, and ITC Section 337 investigations, including oversight of case management, filings, and trial preparation

Serve as a key resource to litigation and trial teams in high-stakes patent disputes

Provide comprehensive case management support throughout the full case lifecycle, from case inception through trial and appeal, in large, complex patent matters

Prepare and coordinate PTAB filings, including petitions, responses, exhibits, and related procedural submissions in accordance with PTAB rules

Manage procedural aspects of litigation matters, including calendaring deadlines and coordinating filings

Maintain thorough knowledge of federal court, ITC, USPTO, and PTAB rules, filing requirements, and electronic filing systems, including ECF, Patent Center, P-TACTS, and EDIS

Assist with drafting and submitting USPTO reexamination documents

Discovery and Case Development

Support all phases of discovery, including document collection, production, and deposition preparation

Coordinate and manage source code review processes, including secure review logistics and compliance with protective orders

Coordinate with experts, including management of expert materials, reports, and deposition logistics

Manage electronic and hard copy documents using case management and eDiscovery platforms, including Relativity, Opus 2, and Adobe Acrobat Pro

Prepare summaries, chronologies, reports, charts, and other case-related materials

Motion Practice and Trial Preparation

 Assist attorneys with drafting, reviewing, and filing pleadings and other litigation documents

Assist with witness preparation, hearings, depositions, and trial preparation and attendance

Prepare document productions, perform cite checking and Bluebook formatting, and proofread briefs and other legal documents

Conduct legal and factual research using Lexis, Westlaw, and other research tools

Professional Responsibilities

Train and oversee the work of Project Assistants and temporary staff

Effectively manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Communicate professionally and effectively with attorneys, clients, and business professionals

Perform additional duties as assigned

Education and/ or Experience:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials

Previous experience in a law firm

Proficient at Microsoft Office applications and eDiscovery software

Preferred:

Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program

10+years of paralegal experience

Other Skills and Abilities:

In addition to the above, the following may also be required of the successful candidate:

Strong organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Good judgment

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others

Ability to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion

Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment

Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities