IP Specialist (Houston)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

EMERGE partners with a nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm to hire an experienced IP Litigation Specialist in Houston. You will support attorneys from discovery through trial, manage case files and discovery, and assist with filings and depositions in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers a stable, long-term career path with competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of legal experience, including litigation support.
• Strong litigation background; IP litigation experience preferred.
• Experience drafting, formatting, proofreading and filing litigation documents.
• Familiarity with electronic discovery, document review platforms, and litigation databases.
• Experience assisting with document productions, discovery management and calendar/docketing.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to IP and related matters.
• Maintain case files, dockets, and electronic document management systems.
• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize litigation documents and correspondence.
• Transmit legal documents to clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Assist with electronic filings and ensure compliance with filing requirements.
• Support electronic discovery, organize documents, and manage review databases.
• Assist attorneys with drafting search queries and document review projects.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Handle new matter intake, conflict checks, file openings, and engagement letters.
• Coordinate attorney calendars and travel; track continuing legal education.
• Maintain records of billable work and meet annual billing target of 750 hours.

Skills

Litigation support

IP litigation experience

Legal document drafting

Case management

Docketing

Tools

iManage

InTapp

Chrome River

IP docketing systems

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
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 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.