Litigation Paralegal; Intellectual Property

About the Company

Taylor Duma LLP is a full-service law firm delivering strategic, business-focused legal solutions to clients across a wide range of industries. Our Intellectual Property team represents clients in high-stakes disputes involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and unfair competition. We foster a collaborative, fast-paced environment where professionals are trusted with meaningful responsibility and direct client engagement.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of experience supporting IP disputes in federal courts. The ideal candidate has deep experience in litigation procedure, case management, and trial preparation, along with familiarity in IP enforcement and defense matters. This role requires strong organizational skills, command of litigation deadlines, and the ability to manage complex, document-intensive matters from pre-suit investigation through trial.

Responsibilities

• IP Litigation Support
• Assist attorneys in all phases of IP litigation, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial preparation
• Draft and format complaints, answers, counterclaims, and motion filings
• Manage discovery processes, including document collection, review coordination, privilege logs, and production
• Coordinate with experts, vendors, and e-discovery providers
• Prepare deposition and trial materials, including exhibits and witness binders
• Support hearings, mediations, and trial proceedings

Court & Administrative Filings

• File pleadings in federal and state courts via CM/ECF
• Assist with matters before the USPTO, TTAB, PTAB, and other administrative bodies as needed

Docket & Case Management

• Maintain litigation calendars and critical deadlines
• Track court orders, briefing schedules, and procedural requirements
• Ensure compliance with local rules and judge-specific requirements

Legal Research & Analysis

• Conduct research related to IP statutes, procedural rules, and case law
• Prepare summaries and support memoranda for litigation strategy

Client & Case Coordination

• Serve as a key liaison between attorneys, clients, and third parties
• Assist with case status reporting and litigation budgeting support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an IP litigation paralegal
• Significant experience supporting federal court litigation
• Working knowledge of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes
• Proficiency with CM/ECF filing systems
• Experience with e-discovery platforms and litigation case management tools
• Strong understanding of litigation timelines and procedural rules
• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven matters

Pay range and compensation package

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.