Senior Litigation Paralegal - Intellectual Property

Overview

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal for the Intellectual Property Practice group. The role reports to the Manager of Legal Practice Support and provides project assistance and case management to attorneys and trial teams. This position may reside in Washington, DC; Orange County, CA; San Francisco or Silicon Valley, CA; or Seattle, WA with a hybrid in-office / remote schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Document and database maintenance; analyze data as required using computer-assisted review technologies

Assist with service of discovery requests and document productions

Assist with drafting, proofing, editing, and filing court briefings and supporting exhibits

Cite-checking and Bluebook formatting for briefs, memoranda, expert reports, etc.

Create Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents for court briefings

Assist with invalidity and infringement contentions and associated productions

Assist with claim construction briefing and Markman hearing preparation

Calendar all events and deadlines with the Calendaring Department

Track and communicate case-related dates and information

Assist with deposition logistics and preparation

Witness preparation, creation of direct- and cross-examination binders

Assist with pretrial submissions including exhibit lists, deposition designations, and trial briefs

Assist with trial logistics, electronic courtroom setup, and demonstratives

Daily trial attendance, exhibit logging / tracking

Experience / Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

A minimum of 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience

Experience with USPTO Patent Center and ability to obtain patents, prosecution histories, and prior art essential

Familiarity with patent terminology and citations essential

General knowledge and experience with e-filing procedures in US District Courts nationwide, especially Illinois, California, and Texas

Experience with cases before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and International Trade Commission (ITC), or Federal Circuit a plus

Management of trial preparation, logistics, and presentation is vital

Ability to handle multiple responsibilities of case management and trial preparation in a fast-paced, detail-oriented team environment

Familiarity with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) is required; understanding of litigation support systems including Case Notebook, Relativity, and Sanction is strongly desired

Proofreading and editing skills a plus

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Paralegal certificate obtained through a paralegal studies program approved by the ABA or from an accredited college or university is preferred. In California, positions require compliance with state legislation (for example AB 1761) and may include one of the following :

A certificate of completion from a paralegal program approved by the ABA

One full year of law-related work experience under the supervision of a licensed attorney who has been a member of the State Bar of California for at least the three preceding years and who has signed a written declaration that the candidate is qualified to perform paralegal tasks

A certificate of completion from a paralegal program at or a degree from a postsecondary institution requiring at least 24 semester units in law-related courses

Benefits / Why Join Us

Morgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries. Our compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes the talent and experience gained with each year of service. Benefits include :

Medical coverage with a variety of plans

Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts

Domestic partner coverage

Parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Life and accident insurance

Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long-term disability

How to Apply Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting the firm's website and selecting Careers.

This posting includes location-based salary ranges and notes that final offers and compensation depend on various factors, including experience and market conditions. The total compensation package may include an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, and eligible health and employee benefits as described in the firm's policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.

California Applicants Pursuant to applicable privacy notices, the firm outlines its practices regarding personal information collected during the candidate process.

For accommodation requests during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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