IP Litigation Paralegal

Beacon Hill; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a prominent international law firm to hire an IP Litigation Paralegal in Washington, DC, to support attorneys handling complex IP litigation, with a focus on ITC Section 337 investigations and proceedings.

The role provides substantive litigation and trial support, including filings, discovery, depositions, and on-site trial help, and requires strong knowledge of EDIS and federal filing procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, exhibits, notices, and other materials through EDIS and coordinate service on opposing counsel.
• Support ITC Section 337 investigations and proceedings, including discovery, depositions, pre-trial preparation, and trial.
• Research court and agency rules and coordinate with docketing teams to ensure filings comply with applicable requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinate with case teams and e-discovery personnel on document collection, review, and production.
• Prepare deposition and witness materials and analyze and summarize discovery responses, technical documents, and other case information.
• Prepare pre-trial filings and materials, including exhibit lists, deposition designations, motions in limine, demonstratives, and trial exhibits.
• Assist with trial preparation and provide on-site trial support, including managing evidence, witnesses, exhibits, transcripts, and visual aids.

Skills

IP litigation

ITC Section 337 investigations

EDIS

Organization & deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

EDIS

Litigation databases

Job description

Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a prominent international law firm seeking an IP Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex intellectual property litigation matters, with a particular focus on U.S. International Trade Commission Section 337 investigations and proceedings. This role will provide substantive litigation and trial support and is based in Washington, D.C.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, exhibits, notices, and other materials through EDIS and coordinate service on opposing counsel.
• Support ITC Section 337 investigations and proceedings, including discovery, depositions, pre-trial preparation, and trial.
• Research court and agency rules and coordinate with docketing teams to ensure filings comply with applicable requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinate with case teams and e-discovery personnel on document collection, review, and production.
• Prepare deposition and witness materials and analyze and summarize discovery responses, technical documents, and other case information.
• Prepare pre-trial filings and materials, including exhibit lists, deposition designations, motions in limine, demonstratives, and trial exhibits.
• Assist with trial preparation and provide on-site trial support, including managing evidence, witnesses, exhibits, transcripts, and visual aids.

What You Bring

• Strong knowledge of IP litigation and U.S. International Trade Commission Section 337 investigations and procedures.
• Experience managing complex litigation matters through discovery, depositions, pre-trial preparation, and trial.
• Strong understanding of EDIS, federal court filing procedures, e-discovery, and litigation databases.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• Prior substantive IP litigation experience in a law firm environment, with direct experience supporting ITC Section 337 investigations and proceedings.

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.

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.