Patent Litigation Paralegal

Proskauer Rose LLP • Full-time • Greater Boston, US • $60k - $100k / year • 1w ago

The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach.

Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative, and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.

The Firm seeks a Patent Litigation Paralegal to assist the Patent Litigation practice group in all phases of the patent litigation process from the initial complaint to discovery through to trial and appeal, including US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) filings including Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings. This paralegal will also assist the patent prosecution team regarding patent due diligence searches and review.

Responsibilities

Assisting attorneys in all phases of US Federal District Court litigation and US Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings including USPTO PTAB filings, motion practice, discovery, trial, and post-trial
Drafting documents/pleadings including subpoenas, deposition notices, document requests and responses, interrogatories and responses, request for admissions, affidavits/affirmations, answers, notices, declarations, and agreements
Coordinating e-filing and service process with the Managing Attorney’s office for USPTO PTAB, federal/state court or judicial panels
Docketing PTAB proceedings in firm’s patent docketing software
Compiling, organizing, and reviewing responsive and related production documents
Cite-checking, Shepardizing, Blue booking and proofreading court filings and related position papers
Performing statistical and factual research and compiling data for analyses
Performing patent searches and compiling data for due diligence requests
Assisting in all phases of pre-trial activities including witness binders, organizing trial exhibits, coordinating witness attendance at trial, and coordinating the trial logistics; Attending and assisting at trial/hearings including preparing and maintaining exhibits and demonstratives, tracking exhibits introduced and marked into evidence
Coordinating the preparation of invoices for lender matters
Monitoring docket(s), coordinating service of filings
Preparing ebinders, coordinating printing and delivery of physical binders; Basic document handling for the Corporate department
Interact and liaise with clients and vendors

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
5+ years of law firm experience, including assistance on patent Litigation matters and USPTO PTAB Proceedings
Experience working with MyUSPTO, Patent Trial and Appeal Case Tracking System (P-TACTS), patent docketing systems (familiarity with FoundationIP is a plus)
Strong written and organizational skills
Experience working with litigation databases; familiarity with Relativity is a plus
Experience working with Derwent and TotalPatent One is a plus
Ability to quickly and proactively identify and analyze problems, develop solutions and deliver results
Ability to work well under pressure, in a team environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently
Available to work considerable overtime when required, including evenings and weekends
Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn new software and applications

This position will require physical presence in Proskauer’s offices on a regular basis (at least 3x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require). The anticipated compensation range for this position is $60,000 - $100,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Proskauer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.