Litigation Paralegal, learn patent litigation, to $130K

Job Description

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal – Intellectual Property Litigation

Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Salary: $100,000 – $130,000

A highly respected boutique intellectual property law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its growing team in Washington, DC. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's leading IP litigators on sophisticated, high-stakes matters from inception through appeal.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience and the ability to independently manage all phases of complex litigation, including case development, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appellate support.

Why This Opportunity?

• Work on sophisticated intellectual property and complex commercial litigation matters.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge legal issues and high-profile cases.
• Join a collaborative, team-oriented environment where paralegals are valued as key members of the litigation team.
• Hybrid work schedule with excellent work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation and outstanding benefits.

What You'll Do

• Manage case files, databases, and litigation documents throughout the lifecycle of a case.
• Maintain court dockets and proactively monitor deadlines and filing requirements.
• Coordinate document collection, review, production, and e-discovery projects.
• Conduct legal, factual, and investigative research using Lexis, Westlaw, and other research platforms.
• Prepare and organize pleadings, motions, exhibits, discovery requests and responses, trial materials, and appellate filings.
• Assist attorneys with hearings, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Cite-check, proofread, and quality-control legal filings and correspondence.
• Track billable time and support accurate client billing.
• Serve as a critical resource to attorneys from pre-litigation strategy through final resolution and appeal.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal court rules, procedures, and electronic filing requirements (CM/ECF).
• Experience managing complex litigation matters from start to finish.
• Proficiency with Lexis, Westlaw, e-discovery platforms, and litigation support technology.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Patent litigation, preferred but will train
• Proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) but will train
• Matters involving the International Trade Commission (ITC) but will train

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigation paralegal seeking challenging work, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to join a premier boutique firm known for its sophisticated intellectual property practice and collegial culture.

Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. is your source for finding and filling permanent financial, accounting, administrative, legal, executive assistant, accounting and HR positions. Our professional staff matches the right candidate with the right employer and we take a lot of pride in that responsibility. Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. has over eighty years of combined recruiting experience.

Our commitment to you is that we will work very hard to find you the right match. Our hope is that you will be very happy that you have chosen to work with us and that you feel we have done a good job for you. Please browse our web site, and contact us so that we can make a happy match for you!

Company Description

Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. is your source for finding and filling permanent financial, accounting, administrative, legal, executive assistant, accounting and HR positions. Our professional staff matches the right candidate with the right employer and we take a lot of pride in that responsibility. Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. has over eighty years of combined recruiting experience. \r\n\r\nOur commitment to you is that we will work very hard to find you the right match. Our hope is that you will be very happy that you have chosen to work with us and that you feel we have done a good job for you. Please browse our web site, and contact us so that we can make a happy match for you!