IP Defense Paralegal

 

LHH has partnered with a great firm who is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced IP Defense Paralegal to support our legal team in high-stakes intellectual property litigation.

 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in defense-side litigation, particularly in patent, trademark, or copyright disputes, and will be comfortable managing complex case files from inception through trial.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage case files from initiation through mediation, arbitration, trial, and settlement

• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, agreements, and discovery responses

• Prepare subpoenas, deposition notices, and document production requests

• Coordinate and prepare attorneys for depositions and expert witness engagements

• Conduct legal research and assist in vetting subject matter experts

• Monitor litigation deadlines and ensure timely filings

• Prepare trial materials including notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, and trial binders

• Assist with trial presentation setup and exhibit management using tools like TrialDirector, TrialPad, or PowerPoint

• Investigate facts and compile medical/legal chronologies as needed

• Attend trial proceedings and provide on-site paralegal support when required

 

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in IP or commercial defense

• Strong understanding of federal and state court procedures

• California eFiling

• Proficiency in legal research platforms (e.g., LexisNexis, WestLaw)

• Experience with litigation support software (Relativity, TrialDirector, etc.)

• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal training preferred

 

Job Details

• Direct Hire

• Hybrid - 2 days a week remote

• Salary: $85,000 - $105,000

• This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the salary range is estimated to be $85,000 - $105,000 and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.

Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year

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