Senior IP Litigation Support Manager

Merchant & Gould P.C; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Ten firm holidays

Job summary

Merchant & Gould P.C. is seeking a Litigation Legal Support Manager to coordinate daily workflow for legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneys, and to guide the training program for staff in the Litigation Practice Group.

The role requires a track record of leading litigation support teams, deep knowledge of IP litigation, and strong operations management in a hybrid office setting. Competitive salary range is offered with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of litigation support experience in a law firm or comparable legal environment.
• 5+ years of experience supporting intellectual property litigation.
• Progressive experience in legal support roles, with leadership capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery rules, trial preparation, and court filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervises legal assistants and paralegals, providing leadership and coaching.
• Oversees litigation support operations, staffing, workflows, and resource allocation.
• Forecasts staffing needs and develops staffing solutions for matters.
• Establishes quality standards and serves as escalation point for issues.
• Manages compliance with litigation procedures, court rules, and deadlines.
• Leads onboarding, training, and cross-training for staff.
• Manages performance, evaluations, and development plans.
• Collaborates with HR on recruitment, retention, and career development.
• Monitors capacity, productivity, and billable hours; analyzes trends for improvements.
• Promotes use of technology and process improvements in litigation support.
• Manages relationships with outside vendors and contractors.

Skills

Litigation support

IP litigation

Team leadership

Litigation procedures

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Document management

Trial logistics

Project management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Document management systems

Job description

Merchant & Gould P.C. is seeking a Litigation Legal Support Manager to coordinate daily workflow for legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneys, and to guide the training program for staff in the Litigation Practice Group.

The role requires a track record of leading litigation support teams, deep knowledge of IP litigation, and strong operations management in a hybrid office setting. Competitive salary range is offered with comprehensive benefits.