Remote Patent Prosecution Paralegal

Overview

This role involves providing experienced virtual paralegal support to law firms, specializing in federal litigation matters. The paralegal will work remotely as an independent contractor, supporting a sophisticated federal litigation practice with approximately 40 hours per month initially, with potential for growth. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple litigation-related tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of discovery, including document collection, organization, production, and tracking
• Administer and support document review platforms such as Reveal or equivalent eDiscovery software
• Draft and prepare routine federal court pleadings and filings, including Notices of Appearance, Pro Hac Vice Motions, Corporate Disclosure Statements, Motions for Extension of Time, Attorney Declarations, exhibits, and supporting materials
• Prepare, format, and maintain claim charts, technical exhibits, patent claim documentation, and related litigation materials
• Coordinate with expert witnesses for document collection, transfer, organization, and tracking
• Schedule and manage depositions, including exhibit collection and organization
• Organize and maintain case files, evidence repositories, and litigation databases
• Maintain correspondence files, including client communications and opposing counsel correspondence
• Perform electronic filing through federal court ECF systems
• Monitor and manage litigation deadlines, court calendars, and docketing requirements
• Prepare, format, proofread, and quality-check legal documents, tables, exhibits, and filings
• Draft subpoenas and coordinate service with process servers and other vendors
• Support attorneys with litigation workflow, case management, and trial preparation activities as needed

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of federal court litigation experience
• Demonstrated experience with federal court electronic filing systems (ECF) and PACER
• Experience with Reveal eDiscovery software or a comparable document review platform
• Experience with Compulaw or a comparable docket management system
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced document formatting and table creation
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Patent litigation experience strongly preferred
• Experience preparing claim charts and working with technical exhibits
• Experience coordinating expert witnesses and complex discovery matters
• Trial preparation experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation is provided as a 1099 independent contractor
• Approximately 40 hours per month to start, with potential for growth
• Flexible schedule with preference for availability during Eastern Time Zone business hours

Additional Information

• Paralegals are custom matched to clients based on specific needs, practice areas, and state requirements
• Paralegals serve as the main point of contact for assigned clients and maintain proactive communication
• Time entry is required daily using provided tools
• This application is to join the contractor network; hours and client assignments are not guaranteed

Location

Remote position with preference for candidates available during Eastern Time Zone business hours