Job Information
Robert Half Sr. Paralegal in Washington, District Of Columbia
Description
Role: Senior Paralegal - Patent Litigation
Location: Washington, DC (this is NOT a remote position)
A leading law firm specializing in intellectual property litigation, with a focus on patent litigation. We are dedicated to providing top-tier legal services to our clients while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment for our team members.
We are seeking a Senior Patent Litigation/Intellectual Property Paralegal to join our team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing all aspects of patent litigation cases, from pre-complaint through appeal. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing case files, managing logistics, supervising other paralegal staff, and coordinating with attorneys to ensure efficient case management.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage all case files and logistics of patent litigation cases, from pre-complaint through appeal.
Supervise, train, and collaborate with other paralegal staff to ensure the highest level of support for attorneys and clients.
Manage all aspects of eDiscovery/document production processes, including collection, tracking, quality control, service, and privilege logs with minimal supervision.
Work closely with attorneys to calculate and enter case/matter deadlines and ensure compliance with Federal and Local Rules, eDiscovery stipulations, and Protective Orders.
Review and collaborate with attorneys and other paralegal staff concerning the application of Federal and Local Rules, eDiscovery stipulations, and Protective Orders, providing information and/or suggestions to attorneys as needed.
Manage the processing of client confidential information, including source code reviews, document productions, and coordinating associated client confidentiality/procedural requirements preferred.
Coordinate trial site logistics, setup, and pretrial deadlines, including the supervision of legal support personnel and effective delegation of responsibilities and tasks.
Provide trial courtroom assistance, including tracking admitted exhibits and time used by all parties, anticipating the needs of attorneys in the courtroom, and organizing/managing all courtroom resource material.
Requirements
Required qualifications:
College degree is required.
Several years of IP Litigation experience.
Experience with ECF filings, including the application of Federal and Local rules.
Experience with oversight and management of paralegal staff.
Bluebooking and cite-checking experience.
Experience with appellate rules and procedures, including appellate briefing, compilation of appendices, and mandamus petition rules and procedures.
Trial courtroom experience.
USPTO knowledge.
Post Grant proceedings experience.
ITC 337 experience.
If this sounds like a good fit, reach out to Desirae Luna on LinkedIn today!
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