Remote Patent Prosecution Paralegal

Job Overview

Zirtual is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a sophisticated federal litigation practice on a remote, independent contractor basis. This position requires approximately 40 hours per month and is ideal for a highly organized professional who can work independently while managing multiple litigation-related tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of discovery, including document collection, organization, production, and tracking
• Administer and support document review platforms, including Reveal or equivalent eDiscovery software
• Draft and prepare routine federal court pleadings and filings, including Notices of Appearance, Pro Hac Vice Motions, Corporate Disclosure Statements, Motions for Extension of Time, Attorney Declarations, Exhibits and supporting materials
• Prepare, format, and maintain claim charts, technical exhibits, patent claim documentation, and related litigation materials
• Cook up and support expert witnesses, including document collection, transfer, organization, and tracking
• Coordinate depositions, including scheduling, exhibit collection, organization, and management
• Organize and maintain case files, evidence repositories, and litigation databases
• Maintain and organize correspondence files, including client communications, opposing counsel correspondence, and other external-facing communications
• Perform electronic filing through federal court ECF systems
• Monitor and manage litigation deadlines, court calendars, and docketing requirements
• Prepare, format, proofread, and quality-check legal documents, tables, exhibits, and filings
• Draft subpoenas and coordinate service with process servers and other vendors
• Support attorneys with litigation workflow, case management, and trial preparation activities as needed

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of federal court litigation experience
• Demonstrated experience with federal court electronic filing systems (ECF) and PACER
• Experience with Reveal eDiscovery software or a comparable document review platform
• Experience with Compulaw or a comparable docket management system
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced document formatting and table creation
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to work independently in a fully remote environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Patent litigation experience strongly preferred
• Experience preparing claim charts and working with technical exhibits
• Experience coordinating expert witnesses and complex discovery matters
• Trial preparation experience