IP Litigation Paralegal

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Patent Litigation Paralegal to support high-stakes IP litigation across multiple jurisdictions. The role collaborates with attorneys and paralegal teams throughout all phases of litigation, from initiation through trial, including matters before federal courts and administrative bodies.

Responsibilities include managing case files, drafting court filings, discovery, contentions, and deposition materials, with opportunities to mentor junior

Qualifications

• Experience supporting complex IP litigation end-to-end.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively across offices.

Responsibilities

• Support all stages of IP litigation, including case management, filings, and trial preparation.
• Draft and assist with court filings in federal and state courts.
• Manage discovery: document collection, review, organization, and production.
• Assist with infringement and invalidity contentions and related filings.
• Support claim construction briefing and hearing preparation.
• Conduct cite-checking, proofreading, and Bluebook compliance.
• Prepare materials for depositions, hearings, and client meetings.
• Maintain case files, dockets, and deadlines.
• Mentor junior paralegals and legal assistants.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Independence & collaboration

Travel flexibility & extended hours

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe tools

Relativity / CaseMap (eDiscovery)

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Patent Litigation Paralegal to support high-stakes intellectual property litigation matters across multiple jurisdictions. This role works closely with attorneys and paralegal teams throughout all phases of litigation, from case initiation through trial, including matters before federal courts and administrative bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all stages of IP litigation, including case management, filings, and trial preparation
• Draft and assist with court filings in federal and state courts
• Manage discovery: document collection, review, organization, and production
• Assist with infringement and invalidity contentions and related filings
• Support claim construction briefing and hearing preparation
• Conduct cite-checking, proofreading, and Bluebook compliance
• Prepare materials for depositions, hearings, and client meetings
• Maintain case files, dockets, and deadlines
• Mentor junior paralegals and legal assistants

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting complex litigation matters end-to-end
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively across offices
• Flexibility to travel and work extended hours as needed

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in IP, preferanbly with Patent Law
• Familiarity with litigation workflows, procedures, and filings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe tools
• Experience with legal research platforms and document management systems
• Hands-on experience with eDiscovery tools (e.g., Relativity, CaseMap)
• Knowledge of patent processes, terminology, and prior art research

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.

Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)