As a key addition and resource to our in-house legal team, the Contracts and Patent Litigation Paralegal will be an integral team member in managing complex patent litigation and patent licensing matters, with primary responsibility for providing litigation support, patent related support, licensing support, and preparation/maintenance of agreements throughout their life cycle.  The ideal candidate will bring a unique blend of law firm litigation experience and in-house legal operations expertise.

Email your resume to careers@accessadvance.com. 

具体岗位职责：

Agreement Management

• Prepare draft licensing agreements from templates
• Implement and manage agreement review and execution process in coordination with the licensing team
• Maintain patent license agreement document repository
• Document and maintain workflow processes 

Litigation Support

• Maintain matter management system for litigation matters
• Coordinate with outside counsel regarding case scheduling and matter management
• Assist with ensuring OC complies with outside counsel guidelines
• Track case deadlines and ensure timely compliance with court-ordered schedules
• Draft correspondence and communicate with outside counsel and licensors
• Implement and maintain litigation hold procedures to ensure proper preservation of potentially relevant materials
• Coordinate with IT, business teams, and outside counsel to identify, preserve, and collect relevant documents and electronically stored information (ESI)
• Oversee all aspects of discovery in litigation matters, including planning, coordination, and execution of discovery requests and responses
• Manage document collection, review, and production processes across multiple litigation matters
• Organize and maintain document databases and case files using litigation support platforms
• Prepare privilege logs and coordinate privilege review processes

Successful candidates will demonstrate a combination of the following skills and abilities:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while knowing when to escalate issues
• Strong project management skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Professional demeanor and sound judgment
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
• Must have a clear, concise, and logical writing ability
• Must be well versed at understanding contract language
• Must be able to work collaboratively with other team members
• Familiarity with patent licensing

资格和经验： 

最低资格要求：

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
• Minimum 5-7 years of paralegal experience in patent litigation and licensing
• Proven expertise in managing complex discovery processes and license management
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Superior attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and out of an office in Boston, MA

所需资格

• Prior experience in both law firm and in-house legal department settings
• Proficiency with Salesforce and e-discovery platforms and litigation support software(e.g. Relativity, Everlaw, or similar)
• Familiarity with patent litigation proceedings, including in international forums
• Familiarity with patent licensing agreements and negotiations
• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems
• Familiarity with Salesforce for matter management
• Knowledge of Intellectual Property Management Systems (IPMS)
• Understanding of patent law fundamentals and USPTO procedures
• Experience with technical subject matter in patent cases (e.g., video coding, software, telecommunications)
• Trial preparation and support experience

性格和个人品质： 

成功担任此角色的人将会：

• Not take ‘no’ for an answer but will continuously look for opportunities for success
• Enjoy highly collaborative, energized environments
• Be concise in written and verbal communication