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Boies Schiller Flexner LLP · 2 days ago

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Boies Schiller Flexner LLP is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Paralegal to join their team. This role supports attorneys in complex patent litigation and related IP matters, managing all phases of litigation and collaborating closely with case teams to ensure exceptional client service.

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Responsibilities

Organize and manage patent litigation cases from inception through trial and appeal

Maintain case files, calendars, and deadlines; coordinate with internal teams and external parties (clients, experts, vendors, opposing counsel)

Assist with budgeting and tracking of case budgets from inception through resolution

Assist with discovery processes, including document review, production, and interrogatories

Utilize e-discovery platforms and manage large data sets

Organize and maintain electronic databases, ensuring confidentiality and easy retrieval

Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw, LEXIS, PACER, Docket Navigator and USPTO databases

Draft, proofread, and edit pleadings, motions, briefs, and PTAB filings; perform Bluebooking and cite checking

Prepare tables of authorities and ensure compliance with court rules and e-filing procedures

Prepare trial exhibits, witness lists, and deposition materials

Prepare and be responsible for witness binders and for scheduling of daily exhibit filings

Provide on-site trial support, including managing exhibits and courtroom technology

Assist with PTAB petitions and responses, ensuring adherence to procedural requirements

Extract relevant IP information from USPTO and Google Patent databases

Qualification

Patent litigation experienceFederal Circuit filingsCivil litigation proceduresParalegal certificateE-filing systemsPatent terminologyLegal researchDocument managementClient serviceCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree required; familiarity with technology is a plus

Minimum 4 years of patent litigation experience, including Federal Circuit and district court filings

Proficiency in civil litigation procedures, federal and state court rules, and e-filing systems (CM/ECF, PACER, USPTO)

Strong knowledge of patent terminology, cite checking, and PTAB processes

Preferred

Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program

ITC experience strongly preferred

Company

Boies Schiller Flexner LLP

A firm of internationally recognized trial lawyers, crisis managers, and strategic advisors known for our creative, aggressive, and efficient pursuit of success for our clients.

Founded in 1997

Armonk, New York, USA

501-1000 employees