Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal/Patent Assistant
LHH, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
IP Litigation Paralegal/Patent Assistant | Charlotte, NC | Onsite
A national firm is seeking an experienced IP Litigation Paralegal/Patent Assistant to join its Intellectual Property Litigation team. This full-time position supports attorneys with preparing, filing, and maintaining a wide range of litigation documents, primarily in Federal Court, while also assisting patent attorneys and agents with high-volume, end-to-end patent prosecution.
Responsibilities
Prepare deposition summaries and initial drafts of pleadings; draft, proofread, send, file, and manage correspondence, memos, contracts, forms, and related documents
Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements, U.S. patent applications, and responses to Office Actions
Schedule appointments with expert witnesses and prepare draft correspondence and supporting materials
Manage all scheduling, appointments, and contact lists
Conduct legal research, jury verdict research, and expert witness research, including cite checking and shepardizing
Prepare and mark exhibits for depositions and trial
Manage attorney dockets (in coordination with the docketing team) and assist with non-patent IP matters
Coordinate with foreign associates on non-U.S. patent matters
Communicate with USPTO personnel to resolve issues related to prosecution
Complete post-allowance tasks, pay issue fees, and close matters
Qualifications
5+ years of Federal IP litigation and patent prosecution experience
Experience conducting searches in PACER and filing through Federal Court ECF
Thorough understanding of U.S. patent prosecution processes
Strong understanding of litigation terminology and proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong project and case management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
Exceptional research, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Details
Full-time on-site role based in Charlotte
Competitive compensation in the
$80K-$90K range , based on experience
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Responsibilities
Prepare deposition summaries and initial drafts of pleadings; draft, proofread, send, file, and manage correspondence, memos, contracts, forms, and related documents
Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements, U.S. patent applications, and responses to Office Actions
Schedule appointments with expert witnesses and prepare draft correspondence and supporting materials
Manage all scheduling, appointments, and contact lists
Conduct legal research, jury verdict research, and expert witness research, including cite checking and shepardizing
Prepare and mark exhibits for depositions and trial
Manage attorney dockets (in coordination with the docketing team) and assist with non-patent IP matters
Coordinate with foreign associates on non-U.S. patent matters
Communicate with USPTO personnel to resolve issues related to prosecution
Complete post-allowance tasks, pay issue fees, and close matters
Qualifications
5+ years of Federal IP litigation and patent prosecution experience
Experience conducting searches in PACER and filing through Federal Court ECF
Thorough understanding of U.S. patent prosecution processes
Strong understanding of litigation terminology and proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong project and case management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
Exceptional research, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Details
Full-time on-site role based in Charlotte
Competitive compensation in the
$80K-$90K range , based on experience
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