Cooley LLP · 5 months ago
Senior IP Litigation Paralegal
Washington DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$50/hr - $70/hr
5+ years expCooley LLP is seeking a Senior IP Litigation Paralegal who will provide support during all phases of the litigation lifecycle. The role involves managing patent litigation cases, overseeing the discovery process, preparing for depositions and trials, and mentoring junior paralegals.
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Responsibilities
Provide case management for patent litigation in federal district courts, appeals before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and actions before the U.S. International Trade Commission and Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Manage paper and electronic discovery process for all phases of discovery and trial preparation, including coordination of electronic and paper discovery, patent file histories, depositions, transcripts, and trial support for large-scale productions and reviews
Prepare for and attend depositions and trial, including coordinating logistics, and preparing witness files and exhibits
Work with Litigation Support & E-Discovery Services and vendors on e-discovery and electronic productions, including assisting in the creation and management electronic databases, including loading, culling, searching, reviewing, tagging, coding, and generating productions and privilege logs
Draft certain motions and pleadings
Bluebook/Cite check, proofread, and assemble exhibits related to filing
Electronically file briefs or coordinate filing with Firm’s Managing Clerk or other designated personnel trained to e-file
Coordinate service of process and courtesy copies
Train and mentor junior paralegals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
5+ years of IP Litigation experience having helped managed and supervised with all facets of litigating Section 337 matters before the U.S. International Trade Commission
High level of proficiency with litigation support software and review platforms
Experience with USPTO inter partes review and re-examination proceedings
Proficient in electronic filings using CM/ECF system
Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, occasionally on short notice
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy and tact when under pressure
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of Excel preferred
Benefits
Medical
Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
Dental
Vision
Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
AD&D
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Other parental support benefits
Firm-paid life insurance
AD&D
LTD
Short term medical benefits
21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits
Company
Cooley LLP
Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation.
1001-5000 employees
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