Paralegal - Patent Litigation/MEPTA

Paralegal – IP Litigation This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Paralegal – IP Litigation to join our team in our New York office. We offer a hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work, and three days in‑office. This position supports attorneys in patent litigation and complex litigation matters. The role requires a strong understanding of document management, factual research, coordination of case materials, and support of matter workflows. Responsibilities encompass all phases of litigation, including managing discovery, maintaining litigation databases, preparing materials for hearings and trials, and coordinating trial logistics. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem‑solver with excellent interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to providing exceptional client service in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment. On a typical day you will: Patent Litigation Assist attorney teams in managing intellectual property matters, particularly patents, including the preparation and filing of patent applications, maintaining patent portfolios, conducting research, and ensuring compliance with legal deadlines. Provide paralegal support to attorneys through all phases of litigation. Manage all case materials, including all electronic files and database applications. Obtain from and file with applicable Federal, State, and Local Courts and Agencies such as the District Court and USPTO. Liaise with clients and opposing counsel as needed. Organize and maintain case files, calendars, databases, and e‑discovery systems; coordinate with vendors and trial technology teams. Assist with witness preparation, trial logistics, settlement support, and legal research as needed. Monitor case deadlines, correspondence, and filings to ensure compliance with court and agency requirements. Assist with motion practice, briefing, and filings in state and federal courts, as well as administrative forums. Assist attorney/case teams in preparing for depositions, trials, and arbitrations, ensuring all logistics, exhibits, courtroom technology, filings and deadlines are proactively tracked and managed. Familiarity with all forms and searching techniques in collecting and organizing patent‑related resources and reference materials. Work with in‑house secretaries and docketing personnel to ensure both calendar systems contain accurate and current information (both in Litigation Docket and IP Docketing platforms). Oversee creation, indexing, and continued maintenance of complex case files and document collections. Case Management Serve as the central point of communication for litigation teams, ensuring seamless coordination and information sharing across all matter and case‑related tasks. Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date calendar systems in collaboration with secretaries and docketing personnel to track important deadlines, court dates, and deliverables. Assist with the preparation, review, and proofreading of legal documents, filings, and agreements for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with jurisdictional standards. Coordinate and manage court filings, either in paper or electronic form as determined by court requirements. Research & Discovery Perform complex legal and fact research and analysis; retrieve and review documents from clients, other parties, and outside sources such as the Internet, public agencies, courts or libraries, as well as case, statutory and/or regulatory law; prepare memoranda or summaries documenting research. Manage the creation and maintenance of special collections of documents (including witness files, subject and issue files, experts’ reliance documents, etc.). May prepare initial drafts of discovery requests and responses and other pleadings and memoranda. #J-18808-Ljbffr Davis Wright Tremaine LLP