Senior IP Litigation Paralegal, Cooley LLP, Washington, DC
Cooley LLP -
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Washington, DC,
US
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Senior IP Litigation Paralegal
Date Posted: 2024-05-08
Job description
Senior IP Litigation Paralegal
Cooley is seeking a Senior IP Litigation Paralegal
Position Summary: Senior Litigation Paralegals have the technical skill and professional maturity to operate independently with minimal guidance from attorneys and primarily responsible forproviding support during all phases of the litigation lifecycle. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Position responsibilities:
Provide case management 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
Manage paper and electronic discovery process for all phases of discovery and trial preparation, including coordination of electronic and paper discovery, patent file histories, depositions, transcripts, and trial support for large-scale productions and reviews.
Prepare for and attend depositions and trial, including coordinating logistics, and preparing witness files and exhibits
Work with Litigation Support & E-Discovery Services and vendors on e-discovery and electronic productions, including assisting in the creation and management electronic databases, including loading, culling, searching, reviewing, tagging, coding, and generating productions and privilege logs
Draft certain motions and pleadings
Bluebook/Cite check, proofread, and assemble exhibits related to filing
Electronically file briefs or coordinate filing with Firm's Managing Clerk or other designated personnel trained to e-file
Coordinate service of process and courtesy copies
Train and mentor junior paralegals
Skills & experience:
Required:
Bachelor's Degree
5+ years of IP Litigation experience having helped managed and supervised with all facets of litigating Section 337 matters before the U.S. International Trade Commission
High level of proficiency with litigation support software and review platforms
Experience with USPTO inter partes review and re-examination proceedings
Proficient in electronic filings using CM/ECF system
Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, occasionally on short notice
Competencies:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy and tact when under pressure
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred
Cooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program. EOE.
The expected hourly pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00 per/hr. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.