Senior IP Litigation Paralegal

LHH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career growth

Exposure to complex IP matters

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to support elite IP disputes alongside a national team of attorneys. You will manage case files, calendars, discovery, document review, and trial preparation.

This role offers direct mentorship, exposure to high‑stakes matters across multiple jurisdictions, coordination with experts and vendors, and opportunities for career growth within a premier global law firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred.
• 8+ years of litigation paralegal experience preferred, including complex matters.
• Experience supporting litigation through trial and coordinating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all stages of IP litigation.
• Manage case files, deadlines, and litigation calendars.
• Assist with discovery, document review, and productions.
• Prepare and coordinate court filings.
• Support infringement and invalidity contentions.
• Assist with claim construction and Markman hearing preparation.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Bluebook cite‑check briefs and legal documents.
• Work with experts, vendors, and litigation support teams.
• Mentor junior paralegals and legal assistants.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Relativity

Opus 2

CaseMap

Lexis

Westlaw

iManage

Job description

This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside elite attorneys on cutting‑edge patent disputes, high‑stakes litigation, and nationally significant matters.

The firm's growing IP litigation team offers direct case involvement, professional development, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to sophisticated litigation across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all stages of IP litigation
• Manage case files, deadlines, and litigation calendars
• Assist with discovery, document review, and productions
• Prepare and coordinate court filings
• Support infringement and invalidity contentions
• Assist with claim construction and Markman hearing preparation
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
• Bluebook cite‑check briefs and legal documents
• Work with experts, vendors, and litigation support teams
• Mentor junior paralegals and legal assistants

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• ABA‑approved Paralegal Certificate required
• 8+ years of litigation paralegal experience preferred
• Experience supporting complex litigation through trial
• Proficiency with Relativity, Opus 2, CaseMap, Lexis, Westlaw, and iManage
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Growing and collaborative team
• Opportunity to work on industry‑leading IP litigation matters
• Significant career growth potential within a premier global law firm