Sr. Paralegal, IP Litigation

What You'll Do

• Demonstrate full understanding of litigation motion practice, discovery, trial, and appellate procedures while administratively managing all phases of IP litigation cases, including e-filing documents in multiple jurisdictions and appellate courts, and maintaining calendars for deadlines, hearings, and filing dates
• Prioritize and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines with efficiency
• Utilize expertise in relevant technology to enhance teamwork and efficiencies, including eDiscovery software such as Relativity and Logikcull, with familiarity in Case Notebook, Trial Director, and Adobe Professional as an advantage
• Assist with factual development and analysis of cases by gathering patent documents from USPTO databases, researching technical references, and communicating with business partners to establish case facts
• Support trial preparation and attendance for both jury and non-jury trials, including preparation and setup for Markman hearings
• Maintain thorough understanding of court rules and filing requirements, including Bluebook citation, cite checking, and proofreading briefs
• Prepare deposition notices and subpoenas, organize and maintain deposition materials, exhibits, and summaries, and track deposition schedules

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of relevant experience managing litigation matters in-house or at a top-tier law firm
• Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certification preferred, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• Understanding of litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appellate procedures, with knowledge of ITC proceedings as an advantage
• Familiarity with patent-related procedures, including reexams, IPRs, and PGRs
• Strong work ethic with organizational, analytical, fact-finding, and negotiation skills, and flexibility to take on new areas of responsibility
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to format documents and generate tables of contents and authorities
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of matters, work proactively, take initiative, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and oversee multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program