IP Paralegal — Patent Litigation & ITC Specialist

Friedman Williams; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Paralegal to support patent litigation. You will manage cases, assist with discovery, conduct legal research, and provide trial support. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and strong experience in patent litigation, including familiarity with Federal Circuit and ITC proceedings. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on client service and litigation excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; familiarity with technology is a plus.
• Minimum 4 years of patent litigation experience, including Federal Circuit and district court filings.
• Proficiency in civil litigation procedures, federal and state court rules, and e-filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage patent litigation cases from inception through trial.
• Assist with discovery processes, including document review and production.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.

Skills

Patent litigation

Legal research

Document management

Trial support

Legal drafting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program

Tools

Westlaw

LEXIS

PACER

Docket Navigator

USPTO databases

Job description

A law firm in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Paralegal to support patent litigation. You will manage cases, assist with discovery, conduct legal research, and provide trial support. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and strong experience in patent litigation, including familiarity with Federal Circuit and ITC proceedings. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on client service and litigation excellence.