Litigation Paralegal - Intellectual Property Disputes

Morgan Lewis; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Lewis, a leading global law firm, seeks a Litigation Paralegal with experience in intellectual property disputes. This full-time role in Chicago involves supporting attorneys with case management, document preparation, and trial logistics in a hybrid work setting. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant paralegal experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dependent care

Parental leave

Vacation and income protection

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Experience with USPTO Patent Center and patent terminology.
• Knowledge of e-filing procedures in US District Courts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documents and databases; assist with discovery requests.
• Draft, proofread, and file court documents.
• Manage case deadlines and assist with deposition logistics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Proofreading

Editing

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Litigation support systems

Job description

Litigation Paralegal - Intellectual Property Disputes

Apply locations: Chicago, Illinois

Job Type: Full time

Posted: 10 Days Ago

Requisition ID: R3344

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm with offices across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking a Paralegal for the Intellectual Property Practice group. The role reports to the Manager of Legal Practice Support and involves providing project assistance and case management to attorneys and trial teams.

This position is based in our Chicago office with a hybrid in-office/remote schedule.

Key responsibilities:

• Document and database maintenance; analyzing data using computer-assisted review technologies
• Assisting with discovery requests and document productions
• Drafting, proofing, editing, and filing court documents and exhibits
• Cite-checking and Bluebook formatting of briefs and memoranda
• Creating Tables of Authorities and Contents for court filings
• Supporting invalidity and infringement contentions and related productions
• Preparing claim construction briefs and Markman hearings
• Managing case deadlines and communicating case-related information
• Assisting with deposition logistics and witness preparation
• Supporting pretrial submissions and trial logistics
• Attending trials, logging exhibits, and managing trial materials

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 2-4 years of litigation paralegal experience
• Experience with USPTO Patent Center, patent prosecution, and patent terminology
• Knowledge of e-filing procedures in US District Courts, especially in Illinois, California, Texas
• Experience with PTAB, ITC, or Federal Circuit cases is a plus
• Strong organizational skills for trial preparation and case management
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with litigation support systems like Case Notebook, Relativity, Sanction
• Excellent communication, proofreading, and editing skills

Benefits & Why Join Us:

Morgan Lewis offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including medical, dependent care, parental leave, vacation, insurance, and income protection.

Qualified candidates should apply online via our website at www.morganlewis.com under “Careers”.

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Salary range in Chicago, IL: $59,300 - $94,850

Morgan Lewis is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion in our hiring process.

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Employment is on an "at-will" basis, allowing either party to end employment at any time with or without cause or notice.

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