Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal

5-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal

## Job Description

Sterne Kessler, Goldstein & Fox . is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal to join our team. The successful candidate will have 5 or more years of experience in litigation, including a combination of experience at the district court, federal circuit, and/or the International Trade Commission (ITC).

The Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for:

- Creating, organizing, reviewing, and maintaining patent litigation case files, including discovery
- Maintaining and monitoring litigation docket and due dates; managing litigation calendars using CompuLaw
- Compiling, assisting, and preparing court filings, including proofreading, cite checking, motions, briefs, and memoranda; and assembling exhibits and appendices at the Federal Circuit, District and Appellate courts, and the International Trade Commission (ITC)
- Performing factual and legal research in databases including Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, Docket Navigator, PACER, EDIS, and the USPTO
- Preparing materials for depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations
- Attending and providing support to attorneys at court and agency proceedings, including the ITC
- Mentoring junior paralegals as needed
- Other litigation and trial support tasks

## Qualifications

- Strong academic credentials and undergraduate degree preferred
- Paralegal certificate preferred, but not required
- 5 or more years of experience as a litigation paralegal required
- Some combination of trial experience and knowledge of IP litigation at the District Court, Federal Circuit, and/or ITC required
- A willingness to support matters at any level
- Strong communication skills
- Stellar cite checking skills
- A team-player mentality
- Knowledge and understanding of the litigation process and e-discovery; experience with database management software, review, and production
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, CompuLaw, Case Notebook, Relativity, IPRO (Eclipse), and FileSite
- Must be flexible to work overtime on an as-needed basis

## Salary

The good faith base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $115,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, education, and the candidate’s overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm.

## Application

Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To apply, please include a resume and cover letter in your application materials.

Competitive compensation package with excellent benefits

Factual and legal research, Database management software, Review and production, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, CompuLaw, Case Notebook, Relativity, IPRO (Eclipse), and FileSite

Include a resume and cover letter in your application materials

Qualification and Experience 5+ years of litigation experience

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