IP Litigation Specialist

EMERGE; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid vacation, personal time, and HEP/

Professional development and ongoing教育

Job summary

EMERGE partner law firm seeks an experienced IP Litigation Specialist to join its Houston office. You will support attorneys from discovery through trial, manage case files, coordinate discovery, and handle document productions in a fast-paced legal environment.

The role requires a strong litigation background, proficiency with Word/Excel/Outlook/Adobe, and familiarity with electronic discovery and docketing systems. In-office opportunity with competitive benefits and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, including litigation support.
• Strong background in litigation required; IP litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience preparing, formatting, proofreading, and filing litigation documents and legal correspondence.
• Familiarity with electronic discovery, document review platforms, and litigation databases.
• Experience assisting with document productions, quality control, and discovery management.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, court deadlines, and case management.
• Experience maintaining litigation calendars, docketing systems, and case files.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with iManage, InTapp, Chrome River, and IP docketing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys handling intellectual property and related litigation matters.
• Maintain litigation case files, secondary dockets, and electronic document management systems.
• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other litigation materials.
• Prepare and transmit legal documents and communications to clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Assist with electronic court filings and ensure compliance with applicable filing requirements.
• Support electronic discovery processes, including organizing documents, setting up review databases, and archiving litigation data.
• Assist attorneys with drafting search queries, identifying relevant documents, and managing document review projects.
• Coordinate litigation-related activities, including depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Assist with new matter intake, conflict checks, file openings, and engagement letters.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, travel arrangements, and continuing legal education tracking.
• Maintain accurate records of billable work and meet an annual billing expectation of 750 hours.

Skills

Litigation support

IP litigation experience

Tools

iManage

InTapp

Chrome River

IP docketing systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

We're partnering with a nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm seeking an experienced IP Litigation Specialist to join its Houston office. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside accomplished attorneys handling sophisticated intellectual property litigation matters in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment. If you have a strong litigation background, exceptional organizational skills, and enjoy supporting complex legal matters from discovery through trial, this position offers outstanding long-term career growth with a highly respected law firm.

The IP Litigation Specialist will provide comprehensive litigation and administrative support to attorneys, including managing case files, coordinating discovery, assisting with document productions, maintaining litigation deadlines, and preparing legal correspondence and court filings. This role also involves supporting electronic discovery processes, managing litigation databases, and assisting with depositions, mediations, and trials.

REWARDS

• $80,000 – $100,000 annual base salary
• Full-time, in-office opportunity in Houston, Texas
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid vacation, personal time, and company holidays
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Long-term career growth with a nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, including litigation support experience
• Strong background in litigation required; intellectual property litigation experience strongly preferred
• Experience preparing, formatting, proofreading, and filing litigation documents and legal correspondence
• Familiarity with electronic discovery, document review platforms, and litigation databases
• Experience assisting with document productions, quality control, and discovery management
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, court deadlines, and case management
• Experience maintaining litigation calendars, docketing systems, and case files
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with iManage, InTapp, Chrome River, and IP docketing systems preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys handling intellectual property and related litigation matters
• Maintain litigation case files, secondary dockets, and electronic document management systems
• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other litigation materials
• Prepare and transmit legal documents and communications to clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Assist with electronic court filings and ensure compliance with applicable filing requirements
• Support electronic discovery processes, including organizing documents, setting up review databases, and archiving litigation data
• Assist attorneys with drafting search queries, identifying relevant documents, and managing document review projects
• Coordinate litigation-related activities, including depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
• Assist with new matter intake, conflict checks, file openings, and engagement letters
• Coordinate attorney calendars, travel arrangements, and continuing legal education tracking
• Maintain accurate records of billable work and meet an annual billing expectation of 750 hours

Emerge is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with applicable employment laws, we provide a fair and equitable hiring process and reasonable accommodations where required. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.