IP Litigation Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of IP litigation from case initiation through trial
• Manage case deadlines, calendaring, and day-to-day case management tasks
• Draft and prepare court filings in Federal and State courts
• Support discovery processes, including document collection, organization, review, and production
• Assist with invalidity and infringement contentions and claim construction briefing
• Perform proofreading, cite-checking, and Bluebook formatting for briefs and discovery documents
• Coordinate trial and arbitration preparations, including travel and vendor coordination
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior paralegals and legal assistants

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant paralegal experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe
• Proficiency in Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, and iManage
• Experience with eDiscovery databases such as Relativity, Opus 2, or CaseMap
• Experience with USPTO Patent Center and ability to obtain patents and prior art
• Strong knowledge of patent terminology and citations
• Ability to travel as needed and work overtime when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with litigation before the PTAB, ITC, and Federal Circuit
• Experience with Hatch-Waxman or life sciences IP litigation

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation range of $105,000 to $132,000
• Comprehensive health care and retirement benefits
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation
• Parental leave and basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

About the Company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes.