IP Litigation Paralegal - Hybrid, Trial-Ready Support

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterne Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. seeks a skilled IP Litigation Paralegal for its Trial & Appellate Practice Group in the DC area. The role involves supporting district court, federal circuit, and ITC matters with strong IP litigation knowledge.

Hybrid in-office presence is required, with occasional out-of-state travel. Ideal candidates have 7+ years of paralegal experience in litigation, familiarity with CM/ECF and e‑discovery tools, and the ability to work independently while

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Experience in IP litigation at District Court, Federal Circuit, and/or ITC preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FRCP/FRAP and e‑discovery.
• Proficient with e‑filing systems (CM/ECF, NextGen).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation and trial support to the practice group as needed.
• Organize and maintain litigation case files and calendars.
• Prepare court filings, motions, briefs, and exhibits for multiple courts.
• Conduct factual and legal research using Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, and related databases.
• Mentor junior paralegals and support attorneys on trial matters.

Skills

Litigation support

e‑discovery

IP litigation

Court filings

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

CM/ECF

NextGen

USITC EDIS

Lexis Nexis

Westlaw

PACER

Relativity

IPRO

Job description

Sterne Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. seeks a skilled IP Litigation Paralegal for its Trial & Appellate Practice Group in the DC area. The role involves supporting district court, federal circuit, and ITC matters with strong IP litigation knowledge.

Hybrid in-office presence is required, with occasional out-of-state travel. Ideal candidates have 7+ years of paralegal experience in litigation, familiarity with CM/ECF and e‑discovery tools, and the ability to work independently while