IP Litigation Paralegal

ESCA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCA is seeking an experienced IP Litigation Paralegal to join our growing New York City team. You will work closely with attorneys to manage active federal court matters, keep a complex docket running smoothly, and ensure every filing, deadline, and deliverable is handled with precision.

This hybrid (or fully in-office) role requires local NYC residency and the ability to travel to federal courts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program preferred.
• At least 3–5 years of paralegal experience with a strong focus on federal civil litigation.
• Hands-on experience with CM/ECF and in-person filings in New York federal courts.
• Strong knowledge of FRCP and SDNY/EDNY local rules.
• Experience managing litigation dockets and calendaring with dedicated docketing software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Teams, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Local to New York City with reliable access to federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the firm's litigation docket and calendar using docketing software (e.g., Docketbird, Alt Legal); review court orders, TTAB/USPTO correspondence, and internal communications to capture all deadline-triggering events
• Coordinate proactively with associates and partners on upcoming deadlines and case status; participate in weekly docket update calls
• Prepare and submit federal court filings via CM/ECF, including in-person filings, ensuring compliance with SDNY, EDNY, and other applicable local rules
• Assist attorneys with drafting and proofreading motions, correspondence, and other litigation documents
• Prepare TOAs/TOCs, organize exhibits, apply Bates stamping, and support discovery management
• Coordinate and manage court printing, exhibit preparation, and preparation of court copies for hearings, trials, and other proceedings
• Maintain organized client matter files across Clio, OneDrive, or similar platforms
• Assist with TTAB filings and IP enforcement/takedown coordination as needed

Skills

Paralegal experience

CM/ECF

Docketing software

Federal civil litigation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate (ABA-accredited)

Tools

Clio

OneDrive

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

ESCA is seeking an experienced IP Litigation Paralegal to join our growing New York City team. You'll work closely with attorneys to manage active federal court matters, keep a complex docket running smoothly, and ensure every filing, deadline, and deliverable is handled with precision. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong federal litigation background, genuine interest in intellectual property, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

This is a hybrid (or fully in-office) role. Candidates must be local to New York City and able to travel to federal courts as needed.

Who You Are

A self-starter who takes ownership, communicates well with attorneys at all levels, and is genuinely interested in growing within IP. You're calm under pressure, highly organized, and comfortable in a fast-moving firm where priorities can shift quickly.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the firm's litigation docket and calendar using docketing software (e.g., Docketbird, Alt Legal); review court orders, TTAB/USPTO correspondence, and internal communications to capture all deadline-triggering events

Coordinate proactively with associates and partners on upcoming deadlines and case status; participate in weekly docket update calls

Prepare and submit federal court filings via CM/ECF, including in-person filings, ensuring compliance with SDNY, EDNY, and other applicable local rules

Assist attorneys with drafting and proofreading motions, correspondence, and other litigation documents

Prepare TOAs/TOCs, organize exhibits, apply Bates stamping, and support discovery management

Coordinate and manage court printing, exhibit preparation, and preparation of court copies for hearings, trials, and other proceedings

Maintain organized client matter files across Clio, OneDrive, or similar platforms

Assist with TTAB filings and IP enforcement/takedown coordination as needed

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree; Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program preferred

At least 3-5 years of paralegal experience with a strong focus on federal civil litigation

Hands-on experience with CM/ECF and in-person filings in New York federal courts

Strong knowledge of FRCP and SDNY/EDNY local rules

Experience managing litigation dockets and calendaring with dedicated docketing software

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Teams, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat

Strong drafting and proofreading skills

Local to New York City with reliable access to federal courts

Preferred

IP litigation experience (trademark, copyright, patent, or trade secret)

State court filing experience and familiarity with NY state court rules is a plus

Familiarity with TTAB proceedings and USPTO practice

Experience with Clio or comparable matter management software