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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

IP Litigation Paralegal

Greenberg Traurig, LLP, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our IP Litigation Team as an IP Litigation Paralegal located in our New York office.

We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can‑do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team. This role will be based in our New York office on an in‑office basis. Regular in‑office presence is required for day‑to‑day operations, team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. This role reports to the Paralegal Manager in the New York office.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Assists with all aspects of patent, trademark and other IP litigation, including deposition and discovery preparation, trial preparation, pre‑trial compliance, trial, post‑trial and appellate proceedings, oral argument preparation, case strategy conferences and preparation and filing of motions and briefs electronically or manually.

Assists with all aspects of AIA trials (inter‑parts reviews, post‑grant reviews), including document preparation, proofing, filing, case management, deposition scheduling and management.

Assists with preparing and filing documents in post‑grant patent proceedings (inter‑parts reviews and ex‑parliament reexaminations) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

Supports patent litigation, patent appeals and contested proceedings before the PTAB and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).

Creates and maintains organizational systems for case documents, document productions, and e‑discovery.

Creates and maintains case schedules and calendars.

Reviews, analyzes and drafts discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices and other court pleadings and documents, including summarizing transcripts and other records.

Analyzes multiple document productions to identify client attorney privilege for organization into witness files and preparation of privilege logs.

Provides litigation‑related logistics, including legal discovery, research, trial preparation and support.

Prepares filings for state and federal courts.

Prepares and sets up for Markman hearings.

Identifies, investigates, collects, analyzes and organizes factual evidence including deposition and witness outlines and trial exhibits.

Assists with review and selection of documentation for fact and expert witness preparation.

Participates in the creation of databases, including coordination with outside vendors and internal resources.

Conducts database searches, review and coordination of productions and reports.

Identifies, calendars and complies with regulatory agency or court‑imposed schedules and orders in accordance with local, state and federal rules, including coordinating and negotiating scheduling of case events such as depositions and conferences.

Conducts legal and factual research including investigating factual issues by review and analysis of documents, telephone interviews and field investigations.

Assumes responsibility for coordination, operation and interactions with trial support technology team.

Assists attorneys with case settlement, including gathering and organizing data and distribution of settlement materials.

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

Qualifications Skills & Competencies

Strong problem‑solving skills, initiative, good judgment and excellent follow‑up skills.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation.

Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, effectively prioritizing multiple tasks.

High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and effective time management.

Provide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services and exceed client expectations. Proactive in seeking innovative ways to help others.

Recognize and maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information.

Self‑starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.

Education & Prior Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required. Certificate in Paralegal Studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Certified Paralegal a plus; Notary Public License or willingness to obtain one.

Minimum of 5 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.

Patent trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management, subpoena preparation, experience working with judicial assistants and trial presentation vendors, and assisting attorneys in the courtroom.

Technology

Experience with e‑filing and litigation support applications such as Relativity, Concordance, and other third‑party applications.

Experience with the PTAB’s E2E filing system.

Working proficiency with Lexis‑Nexis, Westlaw and internet search engines for research purposes.

Working proficiency with PACER and ECF filing procedures.

Proficiency with Windows‑based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Proficiency in utilizing AI tools and software.

Experience with iManage and/or Filesite is a plus.

Exceptional computer skills and ability to learn new software applications quickly.

Salary $51.16 to $53.68 per hour.

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, 401(k), 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.

EEO Statement GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit‑based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non‑discrimination on any protected basis.

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