IP Litigation Paralegal

Beacon Hill; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Senior Patent Litigation Paralegal to support high-stakes IP litigation across multiple jurisdictions. You will work closely with attorneys and paralegal teams throughout all phases from initiation through trial, including federal courts and administrative bodies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of IP litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of IP litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe tools.
• Experience with eDiscovery tools (Relativity, CaseMap) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support all stages of IP litigation, including case management, filings, and trial preparation.
• Draft and assist with court filings in federal and state courts.
• Manage discovery: document collection, review, organization, and production.
• Assist with infringement and invalidity contentions and related filings.
• Support claim construction briefing and hearing preparation.
• Conduct cite-checking, proofreading, and Bluebook compliance.
• Prepare materials for depositions, hearings, and client meetings.
• Maintain case files, dockets, and deadlines.
• Mentor junior paralegals and legal assistants.

Skills

IP litigation

Paralegal experience

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Relativity

CaseMap

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Patent Litigation Paralegal to support high-stakes intellectual property litigation matters across multiple jurisdictions. This role works closely with attorneys and paralegal teams throughout all phases of litigation, from case initiation through trial, including matters before federal courts and administrative bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all stages of IP litigation, including case management, filings, and trial preparation
• Draft and assist with court filings in federal and state courts
• Manage discovery: document collection, review, organization, and production
• Assist with infringement and invalidity contentions and related filings
• Support claim construction briefing and hearing preparation
• Conduct cite-checking, proofreading, and Bluebook compliance
• Prepare materials for depositions, hearings, and client meetings
• Maintain case files, dockets, and deadlines
• Mentor junior paralegals and legal assistants

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting complex litigation matters end-to-end
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively across offices
• Flexibility to travel and work extended hours as needed

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in IP, preferably with Patent Law
• Familiarity with litigation workflows, procedures, and filings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe tools
• Experience with legal research platforms and document management systems
• Hands-on experience with eDiscovery tools (e.g., Relativity, CaseMap)
• Knowledge of patent processes, terminology, and prior art research

Desired Skills and Experience

• Patent Litigation
• USPTO Patent Center

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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