IP Litigation Paralegal

IP Litigation Paralegal Cooley is seeking an IP Litigation Paralegal to join the IP Litigation team.

Position Summary: The IP Litigation Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support during all phases of the IP litigation process, from the commencement of a new action to the discovery period and through trial and post-trial findings and appeals. The paralegal will be expected to handle diverse and multiple responsibilities, which include but are not limited to the following:

Position responsibilities:

Provide paralegal support 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

Organize materials for all phases of discovery and trial preparation, including coordination of electronic and paper discovery, patent file histories, depositions, transcripts.

Document and information management:

Organize and maintain case material and e-rooms

Prepare documents for Bates-numbering, redaction, duplication/scanning and indexing

Categorize and maintain files in chronological, numerical, and subject matter order to meet IP litigation team objectives

Work with Litigation Support & E-Discovery Services and vendors on e-discovery and electronic productions

Under the guidance of an attorney, prepare chronologies, indices, and summaries of information and facts gleaned from discovery

Conduct document searches and factual research:

Work with Litigation Support to create and maintain internal case databases for the cataloging and retrieval of documents

Conduct database searches and organize information retrieved in a coherent and concise manner

Utilize library resources and conduct fact research from publicly available sources

Prepare for and attend depositions:

Coordinate deposition logistics

Assist attorneys in preparing witness files and exhibits to be used at deposition

Attend deposition with attorney to take notes, handle exhibits during the deposition, and digest transcripts to summarize highlights of a proceeding

Motion practice and court filings:

Assist in the drafting of motions and briefs

Create briefing books

Bluebook/Cite check, proofread, and assemble exhibits related to filing

Electronically file brief or coordinate filing with Firm’s Managing Clerk or other designated personnel trained to e-file

Coordinate service of process and courtesy copies

Prepare for and attend trials:

Coordinate trial logistics and liaison with Trial Support Manager, as necessary

Organize and track exhibits, files and all other supporting documents

Assist attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes and operating courtroom presentation software

Assist in the preparation of witness testimony

Other:

Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually

Turn in time sheets, e-timelogs and fulfill other administrative duties in a timely fashion

All other duties as assigned or required

Skills & experience:

Required :

Bachelor's Degree

3+ years of IP Litigation experience having helped support litigating patent cases, including but not limited to life sciences, Hatch-Waxman, and ITC Section 337 matters

Experience with USPTO inter partes review and re-examination proceedings

After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications

Available to work overtime, as required

Preferred:

Knowledge of automated litigation support software including Concordance, Case Logistix, and Relativity

Previous law firm experience

Paralegal Certificate

Competencies :

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work well with others, including clients

Ability to work well under pressure

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred

Cooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program. EOE.

The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $35.00 - $50.00 ($72,800.00 - $104,000.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.