IP Litigation Paralegal

FINITETEK INC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

FINITETEK INC is seeking an experienced IP Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of IP litigation, including discovery, motions, Markman proceedings, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeals. The role emphasizes eDiscovery management, filing preparation, and trial logistics.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of IP litigation support, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong skills in legal writing, research, and organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 1–2 years of direct IP litigation support experience.
• Knowledge of IP litigation procedures and familiarity with complex litigation and trial support.
• Experience with electronic discovery platforms, particularly Relativity.
• Familiarity with ITC and PTAB proceedings is preferred.
• Proficiency with litigation tools such as PACER, Westlaw, Case Notebook or LiveNote, Bluebook citation, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong legal writing, proofreading, research, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility to work overtime and travel when required for litigation and trial support.

Responsibilities

• Support IP litigation matters in federal and state courts and before the ITC.
• Prepare and proofread court filings, motions, pleadings, declarations, exhibits, and supporting documents.
• Manage electronic discovery databases and coordinate with eDiscovery vendors on reviews and productions.
• Coordinate discovery processes, including holds, collections, custodian interviews, and productions.
• Provide comprehensive trial support, including exhibit prep, witness binders, and courtroom logistics.
• Monitor case dockets, deadlines, and litigation databases to ensure timely progression.
• Conduct legal research and assist with drafting correspondence, pleadings, and motions.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, clients, court personnel, and external vendors.
• Assist with case management, mentoring new hires, and other litigation-related projects.

Skills

Legal research

Time management

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Legal writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Relativity

PACER

Westlaw

CaseNotebook

LiveNote

Bluebook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is an established law firm specializing in intellectual property law and complex litigation. The firm is seeking an experienced IP Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys throughout all phases of intellectual property litigation, including discovery, motion practice, Markman proceedings, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support intellectual property litigation matters in federal courts, state courts, and before the International Trade Commission (ITC).
• Prepare and proofread court filings, motions, pleadings, declarations, exhibits, appendices, and supporting documents.
• Manage electronic discovery databases, coordinating with attorneys and eDiscovery vendors on document review, coding, productions, and privilege logs.
• Coordinate discovery processes, including litigation holds, document collections, custodian interviews, and productions.
• Provide comprehensive trial support, including exhibit preparation, witness binders, trial notebooks, and courtroom logistics.
• Monitor case dockets, deadlines, calendars, and litigation databases to ensure timely case progression.
• Conduct legal research and assist with drafting correspondence, pleadings, and motions.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, clients, court personnel, and external vendors.
• Assist with case management, mentoring new hires, and other litigation-related projects as needed.

Ideal Background

• At least 1-2 years of direct experience supporting an intellectual property litigation practice.
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Knowledge of IP litigation procedures and familiarity with complex litigation and trial support.
• Experience with electronic discovery platforms, particularly Relativity.
• Familiarity with ITC and PTAB proceedings is preferred.
• Proficiency with litigation tools such as PACER, Westlaw, Case Notebook or LiveNote, Bluebook citation, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong legal writing, proofreading, research, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility to work overtime and travel when required for litigation and trial support.

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• profit sharing
• paid time off
• parental leave
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development opportunities
• commuter benefits
• and wellness programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal looking to advance their career in intellectual property litigation while supporting complex cases at an established law firm. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in Washington, DC.