Senior IP Paralegal

ProPivotal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Senior IP Paralegal to support attorneys in complex IP Litigation cases. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in federal court processes and a strong understanding of ITC procedures. Responsibilities include managing case preparations, conducting legal research, and preparing submissions. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of relevant litigation experience, along with expertise in various legal technologies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation experience focused on patent and ITC litigation.
• Strong understanding of ITC and USPTO procedures.
• Expertise in electronic court documents preparation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee case management for ITC and federal district court litigation.
• Manage electronic and paper discovery, including trial support.
• Prepare and file legal documents and provide trial support.

Skills

Document management

Litigation software

Legal research

Case management

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

DeskSite

Relativity

West Case Notebook

TrialDirector

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Senior IP Paralegal

The Senior IP Paralegal will support attorneys in the IP Litigation practice, acting as the lead paralegal on large, complex cases. This role requires expertise in U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) Section 337 matters and federal district court litigation, including case management, document production, legal research, and trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee case management for ITC and federal district court litigation, including discovery, Markman hearings, and trial preparation
• Manage electronic and paper discovery, coordinating depositions, transcripts, trial support, and document productions, including war room setup
• Conduct legal research, summarize findings, compile case timelines, and liaise with vendors, clients, and government agencies such as USPTO, PAIR, and USITC-EDIs
• Prepare and file legal documents, including drafting filings, cite-checking, compiling exhibits, and handling electronic court submissions
• Provide trial support, manage exhibits and expert materials, monitor legal rule changes, and mentor junior paralegals

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7+ years of litigation experience with a focus on patent and ITC litigation preferred
• Strong understanding of all stages of the litigation process, especially ITC and USPTO procedures

Required Skills:

• Expertise in document management and litigation software (DeskSite, Relativity, West Case Notebook, TrialDirector)
• Strong legal research, case management, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn new legal technology quickly

Preferred Skills:

• Experience preparing and filing electronic court documents, including cite-checking and blue-booking
• Ability to manage trial logistics, war rooms, and trial exhibits efficiently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and problem-solving

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