Paralegal - IP Litigation

Location: Washington, D.C., United States

Salary: $95,000–$120,000 per year if located in Washington, D.C.; bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits are included.

Company

hirify.global is a law firm handling complex intellectual property litigation and related legal proceedings.

What you will do

• Support complex patent disputes in federal district courts, PTAB proceedings, USPTO matters, and ITC Section 337 investigations.
• Manage case activities across discovery, motion practice, trial, appeal, filings, calendars, and procedural deadlines.
• Prepare PTAB petitions, responses, exhibits, USPTO reexamination documents, pleadings, and other litigation materials.
• Coordinate document collection and production, source code reviews, expert materials, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Manage electronic and hard-copy case materials using Relativity, Opus 2, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and related eDiscovery platforms.
• Train and oversee Project Assistants and temporary staff while coordinating with attorneys, clients, experts, and business professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials.
• Previous law firm experience supporting patent litigation and familiarity with federal court practice, PTAB procedures, and USPTO proceedings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and eDiscovery software.
• Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and preserve confidentiality.
• Ability to work in Washington, D.C.; flexibility for overtime and occasional travel may be required.

Nice to have

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program.
• 10+ years of paralegal experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Work includes collaboration with attorneys, clients, experts, and business professionals.
• Occasional travel and overtime may be required to support hearings, depositions, and trials.