Senior IP Litigation Paralegal

Friedman Williams; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Friedman Williams in New York, NY is seeking a Senior IP Litigation Paralegal to support our IP Litigation group. You will partner with attorneys and fellow paralegals to manage complex cases, perform legal research, and prepare court-ready documents, while applying technology to improve efficiency.

You will oversee a team of paralegals and temporary staff, ensure precise document production, monitor billable hours, and handle multiple projects under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of IP litigation experience
• Trial experience required
• ITC experience a plus
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Manage complex IP litigation cases and develop relationships to gather data and resources
• Oversee discovery requests, responses, and document production
• Review and analyze documents and data to support case objectives
• Prepare and edit written materials including correspondence, memoranda, and drafts of legal documents
• Provide training and mentorship to junior paralegals and temporary staff; ensure billable targets are met
• Submit time entries daily and timecards weekly to meet administrative requirements

Skills

IP litigation experience

Trial experience

Research skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Project management

Data synthesis

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior IP Litigation Paralegal New York NY

Job ID: 21570

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a high-performing legal team where your expertise will directly support our IP Litigation group. In this dynamic role, youll partner closely with attorneys and paralegals to effectively manage complex cases, demonstrate insight into legal procedures, and apply technologies to maximize efficiency in carrying out assignments. From conducting in-depth research to preparing court-ready documents, your contributions will play a key role in achieving successful outcomes. If you thrive in a deadline-driven environment and are motivated to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to grow your career with us.

• Apply broad set of knowledge and skills to effectively manage complex cases, demonstrating insight into legal procedures, project management, cost efficiencies, and collaborative skills; effectively identify, promote, and apply technologies to maximize efficiency in carrying out assignments.
• Manage complex cases; develop relationships, internally and externally, to gather data and information and to create networks of relevant resources and services.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize assignments appropriately; determine and implement effective organizational and procedural methods.
• Review and analyze documents and data, perform procedural and factual research with understanding of client, matter, and business needs; provide insightful analysis, recommendations, and solutions to further case objectives.
• Create and maintain, or oversee maintenance of, files, documents, and data.
• Prepare and edit a range of written materials, including correspondence, memoranda, drafts of legal documents, and factual analyses.
• Oversee and provide guidance to other paralegals and temporary staff, as needed, through training and mentoring; provide feedback as appropriate on performance.
• Comply with administrative requirement to meet billable expectations; prepare and release timenotes on a daily basis; prepare and submit timecards on a weekly basis.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in IP Litigation required
• Trial Experience required
• ITC Experience a plus
• Significant experience in managing discovery requests, responses, and document production
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong sense of accountability, with a proactive approach to ownership and problem-solving
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to follow complex instructions accurately
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and perform effectively under pressure
• Strong research, analytical, and data synthesis skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet client and business demands
• Willingness to travel as required

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