Career Opportunities

Paralegal – IP Litigation

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Consilio’s Direct Hire division is partnering with one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the world to identify a skilled IP Litigation Paralegal to join its Washington, DC office. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside top-tier attorneys on high-profile intellectual property matters within a globally recognized legal environment.

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The Paralegal – IP Litigation will play a key role in supporting attorneys and senior paralegals across all phases of intellectual property litigation, with a strong focus on patent matters. This individual will assist with case management, discovery, filings, and trial preparation, contributing to complex and high-stakes litigation.

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Key Responsibilities

• Support case teams through all phases of IP litigation, including pre-trial, trial, and post-trial activities

• Coordinate and assist with discovery processes, including document collection, review, analysis, and production using e-discovery platforms

• Draft and prepare legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, exhibits, and correspondence in accordance with court rules and deadlines

• Maintain case calendars, track deadlines, and coordinate with internal teams and external parties

• Organize and manage case files, ensuring all materials are accurate, current, and easily accessible

• Assist with trial preparation, including compiling exhibits, preparing binders, and coordinating logistics

• Support ITC Section 337 investigations, including document review, discovery management, and trial support

• Assist with PTAB filings, including petitions and responses, ensuring compliance with procedural requirements

• Conduct research and extract relevant IP information from USPTO databases, Google Patents, and other resources

• Perform cite checking, Bluebooking, and factual/legal verification for filings

• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion

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Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program (or equivalent certification)

• Minimum of 4 years of paralegal experience within a law firm environment

• At least 2 years of experience in intellectual property litigation, preferably focused on patent litigation

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of federal and state court filing procedures and deadlines

• Experience with ITC investigations (Section 337) and PTAB proceedings

• Proficiency with e-discovery platforms and document management systems

• Familiarity with patent terminology, citations, and USPTO processes

• Experience with document production, exhibit preparation, and trial support

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule with both in-office presence and remote flexibility

• Fast-paced, collaborative, and highly professional team environment

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge IP litigation matters

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Why Apply?

• Join a globally respected legal platform

• Gain exposure to complex, high-profile IP matters

• Work with leading attorneys in the field

• Competitive compensation and benefits