IP Litigation Paralegal and Patent Assistant

Job Description

Job DescriptionWhat’s in it for you?!

• Advance your legal career at one of the Am Law 200 firms!
• Work alongside nationally recognized attorneys in high-stakes matters!
• Inclusive, collaborative culture with real mentorship and growth!
• Robust benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and more!
• Firm-paid parental leave, wellness incentives & mental health resources!
• Multiple office locations with opportunities for cross-office collaboration!
• A respected name with 100+ years of stability and client trust!

If that’s you, let’s talk!
Our ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in Federal IP litigation and patent prosecution practice, along with experience searching in PACER and filing using Federal Court ECF.The IP Litigation Paralegal/Patent Assistant is an hourly non-exempt position and will work full time from our Charlotte, North Carolina office.
What You'll Do

• Prepare deposition summaries and initial drafts of various pleadings
• Draft, proofread, send, file and manage correspondence internally and externally, as well as memos, contracts, forms, and other relevant documents
• Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements, U.S. patent applications and various types of responses to Office Actions
• Obtain and index all documents provided by the client relative to the litigation, including chronology of documents (occasional e-discovery)
• Schedule appointments with expert witnesses, prepare draft letters to experts, and forward materials for their review
• Schedule and manage all appointments and contact lists as necessary
• Conduct legal, jury verdict and expert witness research obtaining case law, shephardizing and cite checking cases from briefs
• Prepare and mark exhibits for depositions and/or trials
• Utilize litigation support software to assist attorneys on arbitration/trial exhibits and potential testimony
• Attend arbitration/trial with the attorney as needed
• Conduct pre-trial check of jury questionnaires and jury lists
• Manage attorney dockets provided by docketing team to meet all deadlines and coordinate with attorneys on non-patent IP matters
• Correspond and provide updates to foreign associate network for non-U.S. patent matters
• Coordinate with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office staff to resolve issues related to patent prosecution
• Perform Post-Allowance diligence, pay patent issue fees and close files

Experience you'll need:

• At least 5+ years of experience with Federal IP litigation and patent prosecution practice
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience searching in PACER and filing using Federal Court ECF
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of United States patent prosecution processes
• Experience filling PCT patent applications
• Strong understanding of litigation terms and technological skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Project and case management skills including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines
• Superior research, organizational and verbal and written communication skills