IP Litigation Paralegal (Law Firm Experience)

SourcePro Search is conducting a search for an IP Litigation Paralegal with a bachelor's degree, a Paralegal Certificate, and at least three years of IP litigation experience, including supporting patent litigation matters involving life sciences, Hatch-Waxman, and ITC Section 337 cases.

The ideal candidate will provide paralegal support during all phases of the IP litigation process, from the commencement of a new action to the discovery period and through trial and post-trial findings and appeals. The paralegal will be expected to handle diverse and multiple responsibilities, which include but are not limited to the following:

What You'll Do:

• Provide paralegal support for patent litigation in federal district courts, appeals before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and actions before the U.S. International Trade Commission and Patent Trial and Appeal Board
• Organize materials for all phases of discovery and trial preparation, including coordination of electronic and paper discovery, patent file histories, depositions, transcripts.

Document and information management:

• Organize and maintain case material and e-rooms
• Prepare documents for Bates-numbering, redaction, duplication/scanning and indexing
• Categorize and maintain files in chronological, numerical, and subject matter order to meet IP litigation team objectives
• Work with Litigation Support & E-Discovery Services and vendors on e-discovery and electronic productions
• Under the guidance of an attorney, prepare chronologies, indices, and summaries of information and facts gleaned from discovery

Conduct document searches and factual research:

• Work with Litigation Support to create and maintain internal case databases for the cataloging and retrieval of documents
• Conduct database searches and organize information retrieved in a coherent and concise manner
• Utilize library resources and conduct fact research from publicly available sources

Prepare for and attend depositions:

• Coordinate deposition logistics
• Assist attorneys in preparing witness files and exhibits to be used at deposition
• Attend deposition with attorney to take notes, handle exhibits during the deposition, and digest transcripts to summarize highlights of a proceeding

Motion practice and court filings:

• Assist in the drafting of motions and briefs
• Create briefing books
• Bluebook/Cite check, proofread, and assemble exhibits related to filing
• Electronically file brief or coordinate filing with Firm’s Managing Clerk or other designated personnel trained to e-file
• Coordinate service of process and courtesy copies

Prepare for and attend trials:

• Coordinate trial logistics and liaison with Trial Support Manager, as necessary
• Organize and track exhibits, files and all other supporting documents
• Assist attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes and operating courtroom presentation software
• Assist in the preparation of witness testimony

Other:

• Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually
• Turn in time sheets, e-timelogs and fulfill other administrative duties in a timely fashion
• All other duties as assigned or required

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years of IP Litigation experience having helped support litigating patent cases, including but not limited to life sciences, Hatch-Waxman, and ITC Section 337 matters
• Previous law firm experience
• Paralegal Certificate
• Experience with USPTO inter partes review and re-examination proceedings
• After orientation, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
• Available to work overtime, as required
• Knowledge of automated litigation support software including Concordance, Case Logistix, and Relativity
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well with others, including clients
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred