A boutique IP law firm is seeking an IP Paralegal to join their San Francisco office.

The qualified candidate will assist attorneys, other paralegals, and litigation technology professionals in various litigation matters by playing a key role in supporting the firm’s clients.

This hands‐on position provides support as an integral part of maintaining case files and process management through all stages of litigation. Availability for overtime and flexibility for travel are expected.

Essential Job Functions:

Management of all case files and logistics of a patent litigation
Heavy involvement with eDiscovery/document production processes with minimal supervision
Preparation of Court documents according to associated rules and requirements
Work with attorneys to calculate and enter case/matter deadlines Review and make suggestions based on Appellate, Federal, and Local Rules, eDiscovery stipulations and/or Protective Orders under supervision of attorneys
Manage confidential client information, including for source code reviews, document productions, and coordinating associated confidentiality/procedural requirements under supervision of attorneys
Trial courtroom assistance, which may include tracking admitted exhibits and time used by all parties, anticipating the needs of attorneys in the courtroom, and organizing/managing all courtroom resource materials Work both independently and in a team environment, alongside attorneys, junior, and senior paralegal staff, in the management of cases from pre‐complaint through appeal

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

College degree 5-7 years of experience
Practical experience as a litigation paralegal
Exceptional time management skills
Experience with electronic filings, and strong familiarity with Federal and Local court rules
Knowledge of common legal research platforms i.e. Westlaw, Lexis, etc. Experience with the full life cycle, logistics and components of a patent litigation, pre‐complaint through appeal preferred
Experience with trials preferred
Bluebooking and legal and factual cite checking proficiency preferred Knowledge and proficiency with appellate rules and procedures, including appellate briefing, compilation of appendices, and mandamus petition rules and procedures preferred
Knowledge and proficiency with United States Patent and Trademark Office Post Grant Proceedings and/or International Trade Commission 337 Investigations a plus

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