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Chelsea Search Group · 1 month ago

Senior IP Litigation Paralegal - D.C.

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

Chelsea Search Group is seeking a Senior IP Litigation Paralegal to provide support during all phases of the litigation lifecycle. The role involves case management for patent litigation, managing discovery processes, and preparing for depositions and trials, among other responsibilities.

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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 of 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

Qualification

IP Litigation experienceLitigation support softwareCM/ECF systemBachelor's DegreeUSPTO proceedingsMicrosoft OfficeOral communicationWritten communicationAttention to detailTeamwork

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

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