IP Litigation Paralegal — Complex Disputes & Trials

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced paralegal to provide end-to-end litigation support for complex IP disputes, regulatory matters, and trade actions in the New York area. You will manage filings, deadlines, and discovery workflows, and assist with trial preparation and execution.

The role requires 5+ years of paralegal experience in litigation, familiarity with U.S. court procedures, and strong research skills using Westlaw, Relativity, and related tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience in litigation, with emphasis in two or more areas: IP, Section 337 disputes, pharma 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.

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

Skills

Paralegal Experience

Litigation Support

Regulatory Compliance

Tools

Westlaw

Relativity

Docket research tools

PACER / ECF filings

Job description

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced paralegal to provide end-to-end litigation support for complex IP disputes, regulatory matters, and trade actions in the New York area. You will manage filings, deadlines, and discovery workflows, and assist with trial preparation and execution.

The role requires 5+ years of paralegal experience in litigation, familiarity with U.S. court procedures, and strong research skills using Westlaw, Relativity, and related tools.