Patent Paralegal (Litigation)

Washington, D.C.

A Washington, D.C.–based law firm is seeking a Patent Paralegal to join its Intellectual Property practice. This role works closely with the IP practice group and Senior Paralegals and offers a unique opportunity for hands‑on mentoring and long‑term professional growth within a single‑office environment.

The ideal candidate will have exposure to legal processes and practice‑group–specific procedures and is looking to build a career with a highly regarded firm known for its top professional trial teams.

Under the direction of the Chief Paralegal Services Officer, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing paralegal support to attorneys, senior paralegals, and case managers through all phases of litigation
• Managing all case materials, including electronic files and database applications
• Obtaining documents from, and filing materials with, federal and local courts and agencies
• Performing factual and legal research
• Tracking the flow of information and case materials throughout the lifecycle of matters
• Coordinating with outside vendors and service providers
• Assisting attorneys with preparation for depositions, trials, and arbitrations
• Proactively managing logistics, exhibits, filings, and deadlines to support litigation needs

• Minimum of 3+ years of litigation experience
• Familiarity with searching techniques and strategies used to develop, collect, and organize patent‑related resources and references
• Knowledge of proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) preferred
• Experience with District Court proceedings in Hatch‑Waxman cases preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time‑management skills
• Proven ability to multitask and work effectively under tight deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with litigation support applications such as Relativity, CaseMap, and Case Notebook preferred

• Standard hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required as needed
• After successful completion of the introductory period, the candidate will be eligible to work the department’s approved hybrid schedule