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The role provides comprehensive case management support through all phases of matters, including discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal. The position requires experience supporting patent litigation and familiarity with federal court practice, PTAB procedures, and USPTO proceedings. Flexibility to work overtime and occasional travel may be required.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nCourt and Administrative Proceedings\nSupport complex patent disputes in federal district courts, inter partes review and other contested proceedings before the USPTO, PTAB, and ITC Section 337 investigations, including oversight of case management, filings, and trial preparation\n\nServe as a key resource to litigation and trial teams in high-stakes patent disputes\n\nProvide comprehensive case management support throughout the full case lifecycle, from case inception through trial and appeal, in large, complex patent matters\n\nPrepare and coordinate PTAB filings, including petitions, responses, exhibits, and related procedural submissions in accordance with PTAB rules\n\nManage procedural aspects of litigation matters, including calendaring deadlines and coordinating filings\n\nMaintain thorough knowledge of federal court, ITC, USPTO, and PTAB rules, filing requirements, and electronic filing systems, including ECF, Patent Center, P-TACTS, and EDIS\n\nAssist with drafting and submitting USPTO reexamination documents\n\nDiscovery and Case Development\nSupport all phases of discovery, including document collection, production, and deposition preparation\n\nCoordinate and manage source code review processes, including secure review logistics and compliance with protective orders\n\nCoordinate with experts, including management of expert materials, reports, and deposition logistics\n\nManage electronic and hard copy documents using case management and eDiscovery platforms, including Relativity, Opus 2, and Adobe Acrobat Pro\n\nPrepare summaries, chronologies, reports, charts, and other case-related materials\n\nMotion Practice and Trial Preparation\n Assist attorneys with drafting, reviewing, and filing pleadings and other litigation documents\n\nAssist with witness preparation, hearings, depositions, and trial preparation and attendance\n\nPrepare document productions, perform cite checking and Bluebook formatting, and proofread briefs and other legal documents\n\nConduct legal and factual research using Lexis, Westlaw, and other research tools\n\nProfessional Responsibilities\nTrain and oversee the work of Project Assistants and temporary staff\n\nEffectively manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment\n\nCommunicate professionally and effectively with attorneys, clients, and business professionals\n\nPerform additional duties as assigned\n\nEducation and/ or Experience:\nRequired:\nBachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials\n\nPrevious experience in a law firm\n\nProficient at Microsoft Office applications and eDiscovery software\n\nPreferred:\nParalegal certificate from an ABA accredited program\n\n10+years of paralegal experience\n\nOther Skills and Abilities:\nIn addition to the above, the following may also be required of the successful candidate:\nStrong organizational skills\n\nStrong attention to detail\n\nGood judgment\n\nStrong interpersonal communication skills\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\n\nAbility to work harmoniously and effectively with others\n\nAbility to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion\n\nAbility to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment\n\nAbility to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities\n\nThe target salary range for this role is:\n$115,000 - $150,000 if located in Washington, D.C.Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 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