Patent Paralegal

Top Tier Candidates; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Top Tier Candidates is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic team in the San Francisco Bay Area. This full-time role offers the chance to work alongside top attorneys on complex, high-impact litigation matters in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Paralegal will support case development through discovery, document management, and trial preparation, collaborating closely with attorneys, experts, and co-counsel across various matters including patent, complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved preferred).
• 5+ years of litigation experience in a law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of discovery, trial procedures, and California court rules.
• Experience on projects involving Patent Litigation, Complex Commercial Litigation, and IP a plus.
• Proficient in litigation software (Relativity, Concordance, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Manage case workflow, discovery, and document production.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, and other court documents.
• Research case law, statutes, and court rules.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with trial preparation, depositions, and hearings.
• Oversee docketing and maintain trial calendars.

Skills

Litigation experience

Case management

Research skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Relativity

Concordance

Job description

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Our client, a leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its dynamic team in San Francisco/Bay Area. This is a full time, great opportunity to work alongside top attorneys on complex, high-impact litigation matters in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Litigation Paralegal will provide comprehensive case support throughout all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial, and appeal. You’ll play an active role in case development, document management, and trial preparation while working closely with attorneys, experts, and co-counsel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage case workflow, discovery, and document production
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, and other court documents
• Research case law, statutes, and court rules
• Coordinate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel
• Assist with trial preparation, depositions, and hearings
• Oversee docketing and maintain trial calendars

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved preferred)
• Must meet California Business & Professions Code §6450 requirements
• 5+ years of litigation experience in a law firm environment
• Strong knowledge of discovery, trial procedures, and California court rules
• Must have experience on projects pertaining some or all of the following Patent Litigation, Complex Commercial Litigation, and IP
• Proficient in litigation software (Relativity, Concordance, or similar)
• Excellent writing, organization, and time management skills

Why Join:

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits
• Collaborative team culture and career development opportunities
• Work on sophisticated, high-profile matters across multiple practice areas

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Legal Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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