Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal​/Patent Assistant

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.

• 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

• 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

• Full-time on-site role based in Charlotte
• Competitive compensation in the $80K-$90K range
  , based on experience