IP Litigation Paralegal (ITC - 337)

Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity in the IP Litigation Department in various office locations.

We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary :

The IP Litigation Paralegal position will provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in the IP Litigation Department in preparing litigation cases from onset through post-trial including related research and analysis.

Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Assists with all aspects of patent, trademark and other IP litigation, including deposition and other discovery preparation, trial preparation, pre-trial compliance, trial, post-trial and appellate proceedings, including preparation for oral arguments, case strategy conferences and preparation and filing of motions and briefs electronically or manually
• Assists with all aspects of AIA trials (inter partes reviews, post-grant reviews), including document preparation, proofing, and filing, case management, deposition scheduling and management
• Assists with preparing and filing documents in post-grant patent proceedings (inter partes reviews and ex parte reexaminations) before Patent Trial and Appeal Board ("PTAB")
• Supports patent litigation, patent appeals and contested proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and U.

S. International Trade Commission (ITC)

Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills & Competencies :

• Strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative and uses good judgment ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team
• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and follow through, be a self-starter that can manage time effectively and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to meet high quality standards for services and meet or exceed client expectations
• Proactive in seeking innovative ways in which to help others
• Recognize confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintain such information as confidential

Qualifications & Prior Experience :

• Bachelor's degree required, Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Certified Paralegal a plus
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Patent Litigation Paralegal or similar within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Litigation practice area, including significant knowledge of ITC Section 337 proceedings and related rules and procedures
• Patent trial experience (including ITC trial experience), including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management, knowledge of subpoena preparation, experience working with judicial assistants and trial presentation vendors, experience assisting attorneys in the courtroom
• Experience with E-filing and litigation support applications such as, Relativity and other 3rd-party applications
• Experience with the ITC EDIS filing system

The expected pay range for this position is :

$115,000 to $165,000 (based upon office location and other factors)

Salary will be determined based upon education, experience, job related factors permitted by law, internal equity, and market data, including geographic pay differentials in locations where market pay differs from the national average.

Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.

Additional voluntary programs include : voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.

Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

Greenberg Traurig is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

Exemplifying our commitment to promoting inclusion and equity across our platform, the firm participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program (Mansfield).

Mansfield, which is facilitated by The Diversity Lab, focuses on equal opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. The Mansfield requirements are anchored in the consideration of expanded talent pools considered for select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes.

Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firm's progress and outcomes are measured and documented through Mansfield Certification Plus Metrics.

In 2023, GT achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus. We are excited about our ongoing participation in Mansfield given the program's alignment with the firm's commitment to opportunities for advancement that are inclusive for everyone.

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