Sr. Paralegal, IP Litigation

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a talented Sr. Paralegal to join the Legal Team, directly supporting the Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation group. This role requires strong technical acumen, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage a high volume of tasks under tight deadlines. The position involves handling all phases of IP litigation, collaborating with internal teams, and reporting directly to the Sr.

Paralegal Manager of the IP Litigation group.

• Demonstrate full understanding of litigation motion practice, discovery, trial, and appellate procedures while administratively managing all phases of IP litigation cases, including e-filing documents in multiple jurisdictions and appellate courts, and maintaining calendars for deadlines, hearings, and filing dates
• Prioritize and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines with efficiency
• Utilize expertise in relevant technology to enhance teamwork and efficiencies, including eDiscovery software such as Relativity and Logikcull, with familiarity in Case Notebook, Trial Director, and Adobe Professional as an advantage
• Assist with factual development and analysis of cases by gathering patent documents from USPTO databases, researching technical references, and communicating with business partners to establish case facts
• Support trial preparation and attendance for both jury and non-jury trials, including preparation and setup for Markman hearings
• Maintain thorough understanding of court rules and filing requirements, including Bluebook citation, cite checking, and proofreading briefs
• Prepare deposition notices and subpoenas, organize and maintain deposition materials, exhibits, and summaries, and track deposition schedules

• 5+ years of relevant experience managing litigation matters in-house or at a top-tier law firm
• Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certification preferred, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• Understanding of litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appellate procedures, with knowledge of ITC proceedings as an advantage
• Familiarity with patent-related procedures, including reexams, IPRs, and PGRs
• Strong work ethic with organizational, analytical, fact-finding, and negotiation skills, and flexibility to take on new areas of responsibility
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to format documents and generate tables of contents and authorities
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of matters, work proactively, take initiative, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and oversee multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program