IP Litigation Paralegal

Posted September 26, 2024
Compensation $96,500 - $119,000 annually
LocationWashington D.C.
Job Type Direct Hire
Industry Legal
Work ModelHybrid

Job Description

The Ford Agency is seeking a professional IP Litigation Paralegal to join a busy Intellectual Property team at a leading DC law firm. This individual will provide high level paralegal support to attorneys, proofread and cite-check legal documents, prepare filings with USPTO and courts, and manage case files. This is a great opportunity for someone with at least 5 years of IP litigation experience to work alongside a collaborative and close knit team of innovative professionals!
 
Responsibilities Include:
  • Assist with drafting, reviewing, cite-checking, and preparing PTAB, Federal Circuit, and District Court filings
  • File and retrieve documents at government agencies and courthouses
  • Assist with electronic discovery process
  • Manage case files
  • Compile materials for interviews and depositions
  • Assist with trial prep
  • Proofread and cite-check legal documents
 
Qualifications Include:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Paralegal Certificate preferred
  • 5+ years of IP litigation paralegal experience
  • Experience with USPTO, US District Court, and Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Familiarity with Relativity, Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, and other e-Discovery tools
  • Excellent writing and proofreading skills
  • Professional communication skills
 
Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.
 
The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.