IP Litigation Paralegal

MC Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Profit sharing

Health benefits

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

MC Recruiting is assisting a premier IP firm in San Francisco to hire a Senior IP Litigation Paralegal with patent expertise. You will work with top attorneys and play a central role in the case team, overseeing matter files and eDiscovery while mentoring junior staff.

The role demands fluency in patent litigation procedures, strong ECF knowledge, and proficiency with Westlaw/Lexis. Expect a hybrid work arrangement and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting complex patent litigation.
• Expert knowledge of ECF filings and Federal/Local Rules.
• Proficiency with Westlaw and Lexis.
• Demonstrated experience supervising paralegal staff.
• Bluebook and legal/factual cite-checking expertise.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage case files, logistics, and deadlines across the patent litigation lifecycle.
• Supervise, mentor, and train paralegal staff.
• Manage eDiscovery and document production, including collection, tracking, and privilege logs.
• Collaborate with attorneys to calculate and manage case deadlines.
• Apply Federal and Local Rules, eDiscovery stipulations, and protective orders.
• Handle confidential client information, including source code reviews.
• Coordinate trial-site logistics and courtroom resources.
• Provide courtroom support and exhibit/timekeeping management.

Skills

Patent litigation

ECF filings

Westlaw/Lexis

Paralegal supervision

Bluebook/cite-checking

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Our client, an elite boutique intellectual property firm is seeking a Senior IP Litigation Paralegal with patent expertise to join their San Francisco office. This is an awesome chance to work with great attorneys at the top of their field who value paralegals as key members of the case team.

*They are also hiring a junior paralegal and are open to those with 1 year of solid litigation experience looking to learn IP law.

• No billable hour requirement
• 10% salary increase for trials lasting 5+ days. 1 additional day of PTO for every 7 days at trial
• 100% paid medical, dental & vision for employees and families
• 4% profit sharing from day one
• Robust 3:1 attorney-to-paralegal ratio. At least 2 paralegals per case
• Substantial annual bonuses

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage case files, logistics, and deadlines throughout the full patent litigation lifecycle, from pre-complaint through appeal
• Supervise, mentor, train, and collaborate with paralegal staff
• Manage eDiscovery and document production processes, including collection, tracking, quality control, service, and privilege logs
• Work closely with attorneys to calculate and manage case and matter deadlines
• Apply and monitor Federal and Local Rules, eDiscovery stipulations, and Protective Orders
• Manage confidential client information, including source code reviews and document productions
• Coordinate trial-site logistics, setup, pretrial deadlines, and legal support personnel
• Provide courtroom support, including exhibit tracking, timekeeping, and management of courtroom materials and resources

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience supporting complex patent litigation
• Expert knowledge of ECF filings and Federal and Local Rules
• Proficiency with legal research platforms such as Westlaw and Lexis
• Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, and training paralegal staff
• Expert Bluebook and legal/factual cite-checking skills
• Strong understanding of patent litigation from pre-complaint through appeal
• Strong knowledge of appellate procedures, including appellate briefing, appendices, and mandamus petitions strongly preferred
• Experience with USPTO Post-Grant Proceedings and/or ITC Section 337 Investigations is a plus

*Schedule is 5 days in-office for the first 90 days and then hybrid thereafter.

Salary range $150,000 - $175,000 depending on experience level.