Specialist Paralegal (ITC) (Hybrid Days Onsite)

  • Washington D.C., DC, USA
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

Our client, an Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a Specialist Paralegal to support its ITC and Intellectual Property Litigation practice.

This role requires a highly experienced litigation paralegal with deep knowledge of IP and ITC procedures who can provide advanced support to attorneys across all stages of complex litigation.

Key Responsibilities:


Provide high-level litigation support to attorneys in IP and International Trade Commission (ITC) matters
Coordinate, organize, and prepare complex legal documents, filings, and case materials
Maintain case files, litigation databases, and document management systems
Manage document productions and conduct searches in e-discovery platforms such as Relativity
Assist with deposition preparation and factual research using internal and external legal databases
Support trial preparation, including preparing witness lists, exhibits, trial binders, and related materials
Attend trials and hearings to provide on-site support and coordinate logistics, including travel and remote trial setups
File documents with courts and agencies, including the ITC, and distribute filings to relevant parties
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to support litigation workflows
Train and direct junior team members and help implement efficient processes across departments

Required Skills & Proficiencies:


Advanced expertise preparing motions in limine, jury instructions, verdict forms, and other pleadings
Extensive trial experience, including ITC proceedings
Proficiency with e-discovery tools (e.g., Relativity) and transcript management software such as LiveNote
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong experience with legal research platforms including LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, EDIS, and USPTO databases
Deep understanding of litigation procedures, court rules, and IP-related terminology
Experience with timekeeping, expense reporting, and legal billing systems

Qualifications:

10+ years of litigation paralegal experience
7+ years of IP litigation experience
Extensive trial or arbitration support experience
ITC litigation experience required

Appellate experience preferred
Bachelors degree required

This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated intellectual property litigation matters as part of a highly respected litigation team at a leading global law firm.