Paralegal – Patent Litigation

Role Overview

• Assist Attorney teams in managing intellectual property matters, particularly patents including the preparation and filing of patent applications, maintaining patent portfolios, conduction research and ensure compliance with legal deadlines
• Provide paralegal support to attorneys through all phases of litigation
• Manage all case materials, including all electronic files and database applications
• Obtain from and filing with applicable Federal, State, and Local Courts and Agencies such as the District Court and before the USPTO
• Liaising with clients and opposing counsel as needed
• Organize and maintain case files, calendars, databases, and e-discovery systems; coordinate with vendors and trial technology teams
• Assist with witness preparation, trial logistics, settlement support, and legal research as needed
• Monitor case deadlines, correspondence, and filings to ensure compliance with court and agency requirements
• Assist with motion practice, briefing, and filings in state and federal courts, as well as administrative forums
• Assist Attorney/Case Teams in preparing for depositions, trials and arbitrations, as well as ensuring all logistics, exhibits, Courtroom technology, filings and deadlines are proactively tracked and managed
• Familiarity with all forms and searching techniques in collecting and organizing patent-related resources and reference materials
• Oversee creation, indexing, and continued maintenance of complex case files and document collections
• Serve as the central point of communication for litigation teams, ensuring seamless coordination and information sharing across all matter and case-related tasks
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date calendar systems in collaboration with secretaries and docketing personnel to track important deadlines, court dates, and deliverables
• Assist with the preparation, review, and proofreading of legal documents, filings, and agreements for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with jurisdictional standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of paralegal experience, depending upon practice area and position available
• Bachelor's Degree and completion of paralegal program of study, or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skill
• Knowledge of court and agency procedures and rules
• Highly developed skills in time and task management
• Highly developed attention to detail in striving for perfection in the firm’s work product and client service
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office computerized business applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) for the creation and editing of complex documents, spreadsheets, and e-mail
• Proficiency in the use of computerized legal research and document review/hosting databases; like LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, Relativity, IPRO for performance of legal and fact research and effective management of complex eDiscovery, evidence and case files
• Proficiency in the use of trial support software, like Trial Director and OnCue, very desirable
• Experience in supporting complex commercial litigation matters across multiple offices in multiple jurisdictions preferred
• Post-college level writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with lawyers, clients and staff
• High degree of attention to detail
• Flexibility to work overtime and/or travel on occasion.

Benefits

• Choice of health and vision insurance plans
• 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
• Dental plan
• Fertility and adoption benefit
• Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement contribution