Hybrid Senior IP Litigation Paralegal - High-Profile IP Work

ABA Search, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ABA Search, Inc. seeks Senior IP Litigation Paralegal for our client, a prominent international law firm, hybrid role in Washington, D.C. You will manage patent litigation case files across federal district courts, the ITC, and the Federal Circuit, supporting experienced litigators on high-profile matters.

The role requires 5+ years IP litigation, proficiency with litigation support software and CM/ECF, strong communication, and the ability to mentor junior paralegals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years IP litigation experience.
• Proficiency with litigation support software and e-discovery platforms.
• Experience with USPTO IPR proceedings.
• Proficient in CM/ECF electronic filings.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management for patent litigation in federal district courts, appeals before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and actions before the U.S. International Trade Commission and Patent Trial and Appeal Board
• Manages the paper and electronic discovery process across all phases of discovery and trial preparation, including coordination of electronic and paper discovery, patent file histories, depositions, transcripts, and trial support for large-scale productions and reviews
• Prepares for and attends depositions and trial, including coordinating logistics and preparing witness files and exhibits
• Works with litigation support and e-discovery teams and outside vendors on electronic productions, including assisting with the creation and management of electronic databases, loading, culling, searching, reviewing, tagging, coding, and generating productions and privilege logs
• Drafts certain motions and pleadings
• Cite-checks (Bluebook), proofreads, and assembles exhibits related to filings
• Electronically files briefs or coordinates filing with the firm's Managing Clerk or other designated filing personnel
• Coordinates service of process and courtesy copies
• Trains and mentors junior paralegals

Skills

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Mentor junior paralegals

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CM/ECF

Litigation support software

Excel

eDiscovery platforms

Job description

ABA Search, Inc. seeks Senior IP Litigation Paralegal for our client, a prominent international law firm, hybrid role in Washington, D.C. You will manage patent litigation case files across federal district courts, the ITC, and the Federal Circuit, supporting experienced litigators on high-profile matters.

The role requires 5+ years IP litigation, proficiency with litigation support software and CM/ECF, strong communication, and the ability to mentor junior paralegals in a fast-paced environment.