Senior Paralegal, IP Disputes

Responsibilities

• Understand litigation motion practice, discovery, trial, and appellate procedures and ability to administratively manage all phases of an IP litigation case
• Knowledge of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods and procedures relating to infringement of IP rights
• Able to read and understand technical papers including those to include patents, copyrights, and trademark secrets
• Aid with trial preparation, by drafting and organizing required documents and files
• Efficiently manage document files including correspondence, court papers, case records, and materials produced in the discovery process
• Prioritize and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines
• E-file motions and other pleadings, including after-hours filings
• Thorough understanding of court rules and filing requirements
• Experience gathering patent documents from the USPTO databases and researching technical references
• Online substantive research, filing, and other administrative duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant patent paralegal experience
• In lieu of bachelor’s degree, 9 years of relevant patent paralegal experience
• Understanding of litigation procedures and patent-related procedures, including IPRs and PGRs
• Knowledge of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office post-grant filing procedure
• Experience managing large volume portfolios
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact well with people at all levels of the organization and some external parties
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong judgement, initiative, integrity and be a dependable, highly motivated, team player
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Exercises sound judgement at all times and responds calmly and effectively in stressful situations
• Flexibility to operate independently and in a team atmosphere with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Work overtime when required