IP Litigation Paralegal

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. seeks an experienced paralegal to support end-to-end IP litigation efforts in the DC area. You will manage filings, discovery workflows, deadlines, and prepare trial materials, coordinating with attorneys and outside counsel.

The role requires familiarity with U.S. District Court procedures, ITAR/EAR compliance knowledge, and strong research skills using Westlaw and Relativity. Occasional travel for depositions and trial logistics is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years as a paralegal in litigation with IP focus.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. District Court procedures.
• Experience with fast-paced discovery and trial prep.
• Familiarity with international trade controls (ITAR,EAR) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate filings, discovery, and procedural workflows for IP and regulatory litigation.
• Submit electronic filings via PACER, ECF, EDIS, and similar platforms.
• Track case schedules and deadlines.
• Support attorneys in testimony preparation and legal submissions.
• Monitor government hearings and industry developments and summarize insights.
• Liaise with agencies, consultants, and internal teams for case readiness.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Relativity, and docket tools.
• Maintain data accuracy and ensure Bluebook citations.
• Travel occasionally for depositions or trial logistics.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Litigation support

IP law familiarity

Section 337 expertise

Pharma patents

Trade remedy

Docket management

U.S. court procedures

Tools

Westlaw

Relativity

Docket research tools

PACER/ECF

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves end-to-end litigation support on complex intellectual property disputes, trade enforcement actions, and regulatory matters. The successful candidate will manage filings, deadlines, and discovery workflows, and play a critical role in trial preparation and execution.

Core Responsibilities

• Coordinate filings, discovery, and procedural workflows for IP and regulatory litigation
• Submit electronic filings via systems such as PACER, ECF, EDIS, and similar platforms
• Track case schedules, court deadlines, and procedural milestones
• Support attorneys in preparing testimony, visual materials, and legal submissions
• Monitor government hearings and industry developments and summarize key insights
• Liaise with external agencies, expert consultants, and internal teams to ensure case readiness
• Conduct legal and industry research using professional databases (e.g., Westlaw, Relativity, Docket research tools)
• Maintain data accuracy, proofread legal documents, and ensure adherence to citation standards (e.g., Bluebook)
• Travel occasionally to assist with depositions, mediations, or trial logistics

Preferred Experience & Expertise

• At 5+ years of paralegal experience in litigation, with emphasis in two or more of the following areas: intellectual property, Section 337 disputes, pharmaceutical patent challenges, or trade remedy cases
• Strong familiarity with U.S. District Court practices and agency procedures
• Knowledge of international trade controls, import/export law, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ITAR, EAR, HTS, BIS) is highly desirable
• Comfortable managing complex dockets and multiple ongoing litigation timelines

How to Apply

To be considered for this opening, please apply to [e-mail]

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