IP Litigation Paralegal

ABA Search, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Professional development support

Job summary

ABA Search in Washington, DC, seeks an IP litigation paralegal to support patent matters in federal courts, ITC, and PTAB. You will organize discovery, manage case materials, prepare Bates-numbered docs, and assist in depositions and trials, under attorney guidance.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel use, Paralegal certification, and strong communication skills, with overtime as needed. This hybrid position offers a competitive package and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years IP litigation support experience.
• Experience with USPTO inter partes review and ITC 337 matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management apps; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support for patent litigation in federal courts, ITC, and PTAB.
• Organize discovery and trial materials including e-discovery coordination.
• Prepare documents for Bates-numbering, redaction, duplication/scanning, and indexing.
• Maintain case materials and electronic case rooms; create briefing books.
• Assist attorneys in depositions and courtroom with notes and exhibits.
• Maintain time entries and related administrative duties.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Concordance

Case Logistix

Relativity

Job description

COMPANY PROFILE:

Our client is a highly regarded international law firm with a well-established Intellectual Property Litigation practice, known for representing sophisticated clients in complex, high-stakes patent disputes across federal district courts, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. The firm's IP litigation team handles matters spanning a range of technology areas, including life sciences, and is recognized for the depth of its litigation support and the caliber of its legal talent.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS of our Client

Based in Washington, DC with a hybrid work arrangement, this role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-profile IP litigation matters alongside experienced attorneys, with exposure to all phases of the litigation lifecycle from case commencement through trial and appeal. Our client offers a competitive compensation package and a collaborative, professional environment that supports the development of paralegals within a top-tier litigation practice.

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:

• Provides paralegal support 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
• Organizes materials for all phases of discovery and trial preparation, including coordination of electronic and paper discovery, patent file histories, depositions, and transcripts
• Organizes and maintains case materials and electronic case rooms
• Prepares documents for Bates-numbering, redaction, duplication/scanning, and indexing
• Categorizes and maintains files in chronological, numerical, and subject matter order to meet IP litigation team objectives
• Coordinates with litigation support and e-discovery teams and vendors on electronic discovery and productions
• Prepares chronologies, indices, and summaries of information and facts gleaned from discovery under attorney guidance
• Creates and maintains internal case databases for the cataloging and retrieval of documents
• Conducts database searches and organizes retrieved information in a coherent and concise manner
• Utilizes library resources and conducts factual research from publicly available sources
• Coordinates deposition logistics and assists attorneys in preparing witness files and exhibits
• Attends depositions with attorneys to take notes, handle exhibits, and digest transcripts to summarize proceedings
• Assists in drafting motions and briefs and creates briefing books
• Bluebook and cite-checks, proofreads, and assembles exhibits related to filings
• Electronically files briefs or coordinates filing with the firm's designated filing personnel
• Coordinates service of process and courtesy copies
• Coordinates trial logistics and liaises with trial support staff as needed
• Organizes and tracks exhibits, files, and other supporting documents for trial
• Assists attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes and operating courtroom presentation software
• Assists in the preparation of witness testimony
• Maintains a minimum annual billable hour requirement and completes time entry and related administrative duties in a timely manner

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

• Bachelor's degree 3+ years of IP litigation experience supporting patent cases, including life sciences, Hatch-Waxman, and ITC Section 337 matters
• Experience with USPTO inter partes review and re-examination proceedings
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and standard document/case management applications, with advanced Excel skills preferred
• Availability to work overtime as required
• Knowledge of automated litigation support software (e.g., Concordance, Case Logistix, Relativity) preferred
• Previous law firm experience preferred
• Paralegal certificate preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well with others, including clients
• Ability to work well under pressure

ABOUT ABA Search

At ABA, we value professionalism, honesty, and hard work. We are positive, innovative thinkers who use creativity to turn challenges into opportunities. We love to learn and continuously seek new ways to deepen our expertise in the Legal and Life Sciences industries. We are passionate about staffing and committed to the success of our clients and candidates. That is what makes us “the name to know in recruitment.”