Virtual Litigation Paralegal

Brooks Kushman is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in our Royal Oak, MI office. The Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys in all phases of intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience managing complex litigation matters in federal courts, administrative proceedings, and alternative dispute forums. The ideal candidate is proactive, technically adept, and comfortable handling multiple matters with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities

Litigation Support

Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, from pre‑filing through trial and post‑judgment

Draft, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, exhibits, and correspondence

Manage filings in federal and state courts, including electronic filings via CM/ECF and other jurisdiction‑specific systems

Prepare and maintain matter chronologies, case summaries, and litigation status reports

Track deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and orders

Discovery & Evidence Management

Assist with discovery efforts, including document collection, review, production, and privilege logs

Coordinate with attorneys, vendors, and clients on e‑discovery processes and platforms

Organize and manage document databases and trial exhibits

Assist with preparation for depositions, including deposition notices, exhibit binders, and summaries

Support fact and expert witness preparation

IP‑Specific Litigation Tasks

Assist with matters involving patent infringement, trademark disputes, licensing disputes, and trade secret claims

Help manage technical documents, prior art, prosecution histories, and product documentation

Coordinate with patent prosecution teams as needed for litigation support

Assist with PTAB proceedings, ITC investigations, or international IP disputes, where applicable

Trial & Hearing Support

Prepare trial binders, exhibit lists, witness lists, and demonstratives

Coordinate logistics for hearings, depositions, and trials (in‑person and remote)

Provide onsite or virtual trial support as needed

Administrative & Practice Support

Maintain accurate records in document management and docketing systems

Assist with client communications and coordination

Support attorneys with billing entries related to paralegal tasks

Contribute to process improvement initiatives and best practices within the litigation team

Qualifications

Required

Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in an IP or complex litigation practice

Strong knowledge of federal court procedures and e‑filing systems

Experience managing discovery and document production

Excellent organizational, proofreading, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal document management systems

Preferred

Prior experience in patent or other IP litigation

Familiarity with PTAB or ITC proceedings

Experience with e‑discovery platforms (e.g., Relativity or similar tools)

Experience supporting trials or evidentiary hearings

Knowledge of legal citation and formatting standards

Core Competencies

Attention to detail and accuracy

Strong time management and prioritization skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Professional discretion and confidentiality

Comfort working with highly technical subject matter

Work Environment & Expectations

Collaborative, team‑oriented IP litigation practice

May require overtime during trial preparation, hearings, or critical deadlines

Hybrid work arrangements with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office

Brooks Kushman extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law.

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