Senior IP Litigation Paralegal (Law Firm Experience)

SourcePro Search, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking a Senior IP Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years in IP litigation and hands-on ITC experience. The role involves managing patent litigation, coordinating discovery, depositions, and trial support across federal courts and the ITC/PTAB.

Ideal candidates will have strong proficiency with litigation support software, CM/ECF, and USPTO inter partes review proceedings, with the ability to work independently and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years IP litigation experience in Section 337 matters.
• Proficiency with litigation support software and review platforms.
• Experience with USPTO inter partes review and re-examination proceedings.
• CM/ECF filing experience.

Responsabilidades

• Provide case management for patent litigation in federal district courts, appeals before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and actions before the U.S. ITC and PTAB.
• Manage paper and electronic discovery 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 motions and pleadings
• Bluebook/cite check, proofreading, and assembling exhibits for filing
• Electronically file briefs or coordinate filing with firm’s managing clerk or designated staff
• Coordinate service of process and courtesy copies
• Train and mentor junior paralegals

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Descripción del empleo

We are conducting a search for a highly skilled Senior IP Litigation Paralegal who possesses both the technical expertise and professional maturity to operate independently with minimal attorney oversight. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in IP litigation, including hands‑on involvement in managing and coordinating all aspects of Section 337 matters before the U.S. International Trade Commission.

What You’ll Do:

• 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

What You’ll Bring:

• 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, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred