IP Litigation Paralegal-NY, Boston, or DC

EverStaff; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

EverStaff, LLC is seeking an IP Litigation Paralegal for a hybrid role available in New York, Boston, or Washington, DC. You will support attorneys through all phases of IP litigation, including discovery, motion practice, Markman hearings, trial, and appeal, coordinating complex workflows and eDiscovery.

The ideal candidate has 2–10 years ip litigation support, a bachelor's degree, and strong proficiency with Relativity, Case Notebook/LiveNote, Westlaw, PACER, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of IP litigation support experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with complex litigation and trial support preferred.
• Familiarity with ITC and PTAB proceedings is a plus.
• Strong eDiscovery experience, especially Relativity.
• Proficient in Case Notebook/LiveNote, Westlaw, PACER, and MS Office.
• Solid Bluebook citation knowledge and federal court procedures.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Support IP litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal across federal courts and administrative venues.
• Prepare and manage court filings, including drafting, proofreading, cite-checking, and assembling exhibits and appendices.
• Coordinate and manage electronic discovery, including document review, database management, and production workflows.
• Assist with litigation holds, data collection, custodian interviews, and document productions.
• Provide comprehensive trial support, including exhibit preparation, witness binders, and courtroom logistics.
• Maintain case calendars, dockets, and deadlines, ensuring attorneys are informed of key milestones.
• Conduct legal research and draft correspondence and basic pleadings.
• Collaborate with attorneys, vendors, and internal teams to ensure efficient case management.
• Assist with mentoring junior staff and contributing to team initiatives.

Skills

IP litigation support

eDiscovery (Relativity)

Legal research

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Case Notebook/LiveNote

Westlaw

PACER

Microsoft Office

Job description

IP Litigation Paralegal

HybridLocation: NY, Boston, or DC. Salary range based on experience level: $67,000 to $140,000

A leading, well-established law firm is seeking an IP Litigation Paralegal to join its team in a hybrid capacity, with opportunities available in New York, Boston, or Washington, DC. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated intellectual property matters within a collaborative and fast-paced litigation environment.

Position Overview

This role supports attorneys through all phases of intellectual property litigation, including discovery, motion practice, Markman hearings, trial, and appeal. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced in managing complex litigation workflows and electronic discovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support IP litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal across federal courts and administrative venues
• Prepare and manage court filings, including drafting, proofreading, cite-checking, and assembling exhibits and appendices
• Coordinate and manage electronic discovery, including document review, database management, and production workflows
• Assist with litigation holds, data collection, custodian interviews, and document productions
• Provide comprehensive trial support, including exhibit preparation, witness binders, and courtroom logistics
• Maintain case calendars, dockets, and deadlines, ensuring attorneys are informed of key milestones
• Conduct legal research and draft correspondence and basic pleadings
• Collaborate with attorneys, vendors, and internal teams to ensure efficient case management
• Assist with mentoring junior staff and contributing to team initiatives

Qualifications

• 2 to 10 years of experience supporting intellectual property litigation (additional experience preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with complex litigation and trial support preferred
• Familiarity with ITC and PTAB proceedings is a plus
• Strong experience with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity)
• Proficiency with litigation tools including Case Notebook/LiveNote, Westlaw, PACER, and Microsoft Office
• Solid understanding of Bluebook citation and federal court procedures
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

Additional Details

• Hybrid work schedule
• Locations: New York, Boston, or Washington, DC
• Salary range: $67,500 – $144,500, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and professional development support

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law.

EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI).