ITC IP Litigation Paralegal — Advanced Case Management

Finnegan; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Finnegan seeks an ITC Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys and the Litigation Paralegals department. The role focuses on ITC Section 337 investigations, drafting and reviewing legal documents, coordinating case workflows, and ensuring timely, compliant matter closures.

The candidate will handle e-discovery, large-scale document reviews, deposition prep, and trial support, with frequent collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent litigation experience; Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of IP litigation paralegal experience, including substantial ITC matters.
• Solid trial and arbitration experience, including direct involvement in ITC proceedings.
• Experience with ITC filings, procedures, rules, and Section 337 investigation processes.
• Strong desire to focus on ITC-related work.
• Proficiency with LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, EDIS, and USPTO systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare, organize, and interpret complex legal documents related to ITC investigations and IP litigation.
• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, and exhibits with courts and agencies, including the ITC.
• Manage large-scale discovery, including document review workflows, production sets, and trial exhibit preparation.
• Conduct e-discovery searches and manage document review using platforms such as Relativity.
• Support deposition preparation, including exhibit compilation, witness materials, and logistical coordination.
• Perform factual and legal research using internal systems and external databases.
• Build, maintain, and oversee case databases, document repositories, and litigation files.
• Coordinate trial logistics, including remote and in-person setups, vendor management, and travel arrangements.
• Provide on-site and in-court support during trials, hearings, and agency proceedings.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to streamline workflows and enhance litigation processes.
• Train, mentor, and direct junior paralegals and litigation support staff as needed.
• Work overtime and travel as required.
• Assist with court filings.
• Docket court dates, if appropriate.
• Perform administrative tasks according to department and firm policies and procedures.
• Manage additional projects as assigned.

Skills

ITC/IP litigation experience

Legal research

Time management

Overtime willingness

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent litigation experience

Paralegal certificate preferred

Tools

Relativity

Concordance

IPRO

LiveNote

CASEMAP/TimeMap

Job description

Finnegan seeks an ITC Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys and the Litigation Paralegals department. The role focuses on ITC Section 337 investigations, drafting and reviewing legal documents, coordinating case workflows, and ensuring timely, compliant matter closures.

The candidate will handle e-discovery, large-scale document reviews, deposition prep, and trial support, with frequent collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.