DLA Piper - Palo Alto, CA
posted about 2 months ago
DLA Piper is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join our team in Palo Alto, California. This position is essential in supporting attorneys in various substantive case, matter, or entity-related duties. The Senior Paralegal will be responsible for preparing drafts of legal documents and correspondence for attorney review, compiling, analyzing, and summarizing information, and coordinating efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, and other parties. The role requires a hybrid work environment, with regular in-office presence and some flexibility for remote work. The Senior Paralegal will support all phases of patent litigation, including discovery, trial, and appeal, and will provide lead paralegal support at trials and hearings. Responsibilities include assisting with the preparation for depositions, witness interviews, hearings, trials, and arbitration, which encompasses pretrial motions, trial binders, trial exhibits, discovery requests, and responses. The role also involves reviewing, organizing, and maintaining document databases for case tracking and discovery, requiring coordination and management of large document collections and productions. Utilizing legal software such as Relativity and litigation technology, the Senior Paralegal will work on document reviews and prepare privilege logs. Additionally, the position supports patent litigation, patent appeals, and contested proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). This role is critical in ensuring that all legal processes are handled efficiently and effectively, contributing to the overall success of the firm and its clients.