Senior IP Litigation Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of IP litigation from case initiation through trial.
• Aid with and draft court filings and preparations in Federal and State courts.
• Support discovery, document collection, organization, review, and productions.
• Aid with invalidity and infringement contentions and associated productions.
• Aid with claim construction briefing and Markman hearing preparation.
• Proofread, cite check and blue book court briefs and discovery documents.
• Assist with deposition, meeting, or interview preparations.
• Perform various day-to-day case management tasks.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior paralegals and legal assistants as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to support complex litigation cases from beginning to end.
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and able to multi-task, balancing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proactive and able to efficiently handle multiple projects and client matters simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with members across multiple offices.
• Available to travel as needed.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Understanding of common litigation practices, procedures, regulations, and workflow.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
• Proficient in Lexis Nexis and Westlaw.
• Proficient in iManage.
• Experience with eDiscovery Databases such as Relativity, Opus 2, and CaseMap.
• Experience with USPTO Patent Center and ability to obtain patents, prosecution histories, and prior art.
• Proficient with patent terminology and citations.

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this position is $135,000 to $150,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of job-related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, and performance.

Schedule

This role is non-exempt meaning that it is overtime pay eligible.

Benefits

Cleary provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health care benefits.