Tesla · 1 month ago
Sr. Paralegal, IP Litigation
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$72K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expTesla is seeking a talented Sr. Paralegal to join the Legal Team, directly supporting the Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation group. This role involves handling all phases of IP litigation, collaborating with internal teams, and managing a high volume of tasks under tight deadlines.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant experience managing litigation matters in-house or at a top-tier law firm
Understanding of litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appellate procedures
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
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
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certification preferred, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Knowledge of ITC proceedings as an advantage
Familiarity with patent-related procedures, including reexams, IPRs, and PGRs
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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