Senior Paralegal – IP Litigation & Trial

Latham & Watkins

. Provide comprehensive support to attorneys and paralegal teams throughout all phases of intellectual property litigation .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in intellectual property litigation, including case management, document preparation, and trial support. Proficient in e-discovery processes and familiar with patent terminology and filing requirements.

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Intellectual Property Litigation ExperienceE-Discovery CoordinationDocument ManagementTrial PreparationParalegal Certification

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Hard Skills

Document ReviewCase File OrganizationPleadings PreparationCite-CheckingBluebookingPatent ResearchDiscovery Requests/ResponsesWitness PreparationTrial Binder PreparationIP Research

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsConfidentiality Management

Tools & Technologies

USPTO DatabasesE-Discovery PlatformsGoogle Patents

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal CertificateBachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

IP LitigationPTABITCFederal CircuitHatch-WaxmanLife Sciences IP LitigationTrial ExperienceAppellate Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive support to attorneys and paralegal teams throughout all phases of intellectual property litigation
Lead operational management of IP litigation cases and/or ITC cases
Support case teams with document review, case file organization, exhibits, witness lists, trial binders, and trial preparation
Maintain case calendars, monitor deadlines, and coordinate with case teams and support departments
Coordinate discovery, including document collection, review, analysis, and production using e-discovery platforms
Support invalidity and infringement contentions, claim construction briefing, Markman hearing preparation, and associated productions
Prepare pleadings, motions, exhibits, discovery requests/responses, petition filings, and correspondence in accordance with court rules and deadlines
Conduct IP research using USPTO databases, Google Patents, and other public and private databases
Prepare witnesses for depositions and client interviews by assembling witness binders
Prepare, track, and organize materials for hearings and trials; coordinate logistics and provide on-site support
Proofread, cite-check, and Bluebook court briefs and discovery documents
Protect and maintain sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or signed declaration, if located in a California office
A minimum of ten (10) years of related law firm experience as a paralegal
A minimum of seven (7) years of intellectual property litigation experience
Experience with PTAB, ITC, and/or Federal Circuit, preferably
Arbitration/trial experience
Appellate experience, preferably
Experience with Hatch-Waxman IP litigation and life sciences IP litigation, preferably
Knowledge of state and federal filing requirements, document management, productions, fact and expert witness preparation, Bluebooking, cite-checking, and procedural requirements
Proficiency with patent terminology, citations, USPTO Patent Center, and ability to obtain patents, prosecution histories, and prior art
Understanding of common litigation practices, procedures, regulations, and workflow
Ability to work in a San Francisco, New York, or Washington, D.C. office
Ability to protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence may be available