Patent Paralegal (Litigation)

Patent Paralegal

Washington, D.C.

A Washington, D.C.–based law firm is seeking a Patent Paralegal to join its Intellectual Property practice. This role works closely with the IP practice group and Senior Paralegals and offers a unique opportunity for hands‑on mentoring and long‑term professional growth within a single‑office environment.

The ideal candidate will have exposure to legal processes and practice‑group–specific procedures and is looking to build a career with a highly regarded firm known for its top professional trial teams.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Chief Paralegal Services Officer, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing paralegal support to attorneys, senior paralegals, and case managers through all phases of litigation
• Managing all case materials, including electronic files and database applications
• Obtaining documents from, and filing materials with, federal and local courts and agencies
• Performing factual and legal research
• Tracking the flow of information and case materials throughout the lifecycle of matters
• Coordinating with outside vendors and service providers
• Assisting attorneys with preparation for depositions, trials, and arbitrations
• Proactively managing logistics, exhibits, filings, and deadlines to support litigation needs

Required Skills, Abilities & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of litigation experience
• Familiarity with searching techniques and strategies used to develop, collect, and organize patent‑related resources and references
• Knowledge of proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) preferred
• Experience with District Court proceedings in Hatch‑Waxman cases preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time‑management skills
• Proven ability to multitask and work effectively under tight deadlines

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with litigation support applications such as Relativity, CaseMap, and Case Notebook preferred

Work Schedule & Flexibility

• Standard hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required as needed
• After successful completion of the introductory period, the candidate will be eligible to work the department’s approved hybrid schedule

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please reach out to Kiersten Ahle at Kahle@friedmanwilliams.com