Senior IP Litigation Paralegal: High-Stakes Trials & Travel

Gibson Dunn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Bonuses

Job summary

Gibson Dunn, a leading global law firm, seeks a Senior IP Litigation Paralegal in New York City or Dallas to support attorneys in all phases of IP litigation, including case management, court filings, discovery, deposition and trial preparation, and coordinating with external vendors. This role reports to the Associate Director of Paralegal Services and Manager, Paralegal Services.

Requires a Bachelor's degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate, and 8+ years of experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• Understanding of common litigation practices, procedures, regulations, and workflow.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
• Proficiency in Lexis Nexis and Westlaw.
• Proficient in iManage.
• Experience with eDiscovery Databases such as Relativity, Opus 2, and CaseMap.
• Experience with USPTO Patent Center and ability to obtain patents, prosecution histories, and prior art.
• Proficient with patent terminology and citations.
• Experience with Hatch-Waxman IP litigation and life sciences IP litigation preferred.
• Available to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Attorneys in all phases of IP litigation from case initiation through trial.
• Assisting with calendaring case deadlines.
• Assisting with and draft court filings and preparations in Federal and State courts.
• Assisting with discovery, document collection, organization, review, and productions.
• Assisting with invalidity and infringement contentions and associated productions.
• Assisting with claim construction briefing and Markman hearing preparation.
• Proofreading, cite checking and blue book court briefs and discovery documents.
• Assisting with deposition, meeting, or interview preparations.
• Assisting with all aspects, including travel, of trial and arbitration preparations.
• Preparing various charts and indices.
• Coordinating with external vendors.
• Performing various day-to-day case management tasks.
• Mentoring and providing guidance to junior paralegals and legal assistants as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

Lexis Nexis

Westlaw

iManage

Relativity

Opus 2

CaseMap

USPTO Patent Center

Job description

Gibson Dunn, a leading global law firm, seeks a Senior IP Litigation Paralegal in New York City or Dallas to support attorneys in all phases of IP litigation, including case management, court filings, discovery, deposition and trial preparation, and coordinating with external vendors. This role reports to the Associate Director of Paralegal Services and Manager, Paralegal Services.

Requires a Bachelor's degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate, and 8+ years of experience with