About the Role:

Our client, a top-ranked national law firm, is seeking a Senior Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation Paralegal to join their fast-growing IP team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigation paralegal with at least 7 years of IP litigation experience, specifically involving patent law and Section 337 investigations before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The role supports attorneys in all phases of complex litigation and trial preparation, and offers the chance to work on high-stakes, high-profile matters in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required

7+ years of litigation experience, with significant exposure to patent and ITC litigation

Advanced knowledge of USPTO and ITC practices and procedures

Demonstrated experience with discovery, trial preparation, and post-trial support

Proficiency with case management software (e.g., Relativity, DeskSite, West Case Notebook, TrialDirector)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail

Comfortable working independently and collaboratively with legal teams

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Flexibility to work overtime and travel as needed

Key Responsibilities:

Manage complex casework involving ITC and federal district court litigation, including discovery, Markman hearings, and trial preparation

Lead and organize electronic and paper discovery processes, including depositions, transcripts, and large-scale production

Maintain databases, privilege logs, and litigation files using tools like Relativity, TrialDirector, and West Case Notebook

Prepare and file legal documents, including briefs, motions, and exhibits; perform legal cite-checking, bluebooking, and shepardizing

Assist attorneys with legal research, document review, and coordination with clients, witnesses, experts, and vendors

Coordinate depositions, trial logistics, and war room setup; manage trial exhibits and expert binders

Compile case timelines, analyze opposing expert testimony, and conduct rule-based procedural research

Interact with the USPTO, USITC, PAIR, and other government systems to obtain case-related materials

Mentor junior paralegals and contribute to team knowledge sharing

Monitor court rules and updates affecting IP litigation procedures

Travel occasionally and provide on-site trial support when needed

Why Apply?

This is a high-impact position for an experienced IP Litigation Paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance legal environment. You’ll be part of a collaborative team working on sophisticated intellectual property litigation, particularly involving Section 337 actions before the ITC. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented litigation professional looking for the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute meaningfully while growing within one of the nation’s most respected IP litigation practices.

Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.