Senior IP Litigation Paralegal

Considine Search; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 104.000 - 145.600; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical and dental benefits

Paid Time Off (21 days)

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave benefits

Zusammenfassung

A leading law firm based in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior IP Litigation Paralegal. This role requires managing patent litigation processes, overseeing e-discovery, and preparing for trials. Candidates should have over 5 years of IP litigation experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and be proficient with litigation support software. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $104,000 to $145,600 annually, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. This is a great opportunity for experienced paralegals eager to work independently and as part of a dynamic team.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of IP Litigation experience managing Section 337 matters.
• High proficiency with litigation support and review platforms.
• Experience with USPTO inter partes review proceedings.

Aufgaben

• Manage patent litigation case management in federal courts.
• Coordinate the e-discovery process for trials.
• Prepare logistics and files for depositions.

Kenntnisse

IP Litigation experience

Litigation support software proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CM/ECF system

Jobbeschreibung

Washington, DC

Summary

Senior IP Litigation Paralegals have the technical skill and professional maturity to operate independently with minimal guidance from attorneys and primarily responsible for providing support during all phases of the litigation lifecycle. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for patent litigation in federal district courts, appeals before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and actions before the U.S. International Trade Commission and Patent Trial and Appeal Board
• Manage paper and electronic discovery process for all phases of discovery and trial preparation, including coordination of electronic and paper discovery, patent file histories, depositions, transcripts, and trial support for large-scale productions and reviews.
• Prepare for and attend depositions and trial, including coordinating logistics, and preparing witness files and exhibits
• Work with Litigation Support & E-Discovery Services and vendors on e-discovery and electronic productions, including assisting in the creation and management electronic databases, including loading, culling, searching, reviewing, tagging, coding, and generating productions and privilege logs
• Draft certain motions and pleadings
• Bluebook/Cite check, proofread, and assemble exhibits related to filing
• Electronically file briefs or coordinate filing with Firm’s Managing Clerk or other designated personnel trained to e-file
• Coordinate service of process and courtesy copies
• Train and mentor junior paralegals

Skills & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of IP Litigation experience having helped managed and supervised with all facets of litigating Section 337 matters before the U.S. International Trade Commission
• High level of proficiency with litigation support software and review platforms
• Experience with USPTO inter partes review and re-examination proceedings
• Proficient in electronic filings using CM/ECF system
• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, occasionally on short notice

Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy and tact when under pressure
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred

Firm offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program. EOE.

The expected annual pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week $104,000.00-$145,600.00 annually, plus overtime and bonus. Please note that final offer will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

The firm offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long‑term care coverage, backup care for children and/or and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm‑paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

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Salary: $104,000.00-$145,600.00 annually, plus overtime and bonus
Date Active: 8.16.2025
Exempt/Not Exempt: Non-Exempt