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We are seeking an experienced Senior Patent Litigation Legal Assistant (Paralegal) to support our Intellectual Property Litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in complex patent litigation matters, including federal court proceedings, PTAB practice, and all phases of discovery and trial preparation. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple high-stakes matters in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibility:
Manage all phases of patent litigation from pre-filing investigation through trial
Maintain case calendars and monitor deadlines in federal courts
Prepare, file, and serve pleadings, discovery, and court documents (including ECF filings)
Draft routine pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
Assist with briefing and hearing preparation
Oversee large-scale document collections, reviews, and productions
Coordinate with eDiscovery vendors and manage review platforms (e.g., Relativity, Everlaw)
Prepare privilege logs and manage document databases
Assist attorneys with deposition preparation, including exhibits
Coordinate expert discovery and manage expert materials
Prepare trial binders, exhibit lists, witness files, and demonstratives
Coordinate logistics for hearings, depositions, and trial
Support attorneys at trial (war room setup, real-time document management, exhibit tracking)
Maintain organized electronic and physical case files
Coordinate with clients, experts, co-counsel, and court personnel
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Paralegal Certificate preferred
7+ years of patent litigation experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
Extensive federal court experience, including e-filing
Proficiency in litigation support and eDiscovery platforms
Strong knowledge of local rules and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure related to court deadlines
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)