Job Title: Paralegal - Patent Litigation

Location: New York, NY 10020

Salary/Payrate: $120K-$147K annually plus bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (#2 of days WFH)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime 

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $1,000 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description:

Our client, an AmLaw 100 firm, is looking for a Paralegal - Patent Litigation to join their team at their offices in New York City. This is a full time, direct hire role paying an annual base salary of $120K to $147K, and our client allows for a hybrid work week with two days of remote work, and three days in-office.  

This role supports attorneys in patent litigation and complex litigation matters. The role requires a strong understanding of document management, factual research, coordination of case materials, and support of matter workflows. Responsibilities encompass all phases of litigation, including managing discovery, maintaining litigation databases, preparing materials for hearings and trials, and coordinating trial logistics. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the litigation process, strong organizational and analytical abilities, and proficiency in litigation support technology. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with excellent interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to providing exceptional client service in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive paralegal support in patent litigation matters, including patent application preparation, portfolio maintenance, and USPTO/court filings
• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation (motions, discovery, depositions, trial, arbitration)
• Manage case files, e-discovery systems, and document databases, ensuring organization and accessibility
• Coordinate and execute court filings (federal, state, local, and administrative agencies)
• Serve as a central liaison between attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and vendors
• Maintain and track case calendars, deadlines, and docketing systems to ensure compliance
• Assist with legal document drafting, proofreading, and Bluebook citation verification
• Conduct legal and factual research, prepare memoranda, and analyze case materials
• Support discovery processes, including document collection, review, privilege logs, and vendor coordination
• Prepare deposition and trial materials (exhibits, witness prep, transcripts, summaries)
• Coordinate trial logistics and courtroom technology, providing on-site trial support as needed
• Oversee complex case management and workflow coordination across litigation teams

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of paralegal experience, depending upon practice area and position available
• Bachelor's Degree and completion of paralegal program of study, or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skill
• Knowledge of court and agency procedures and rules
• Highly developed skills in time and task management
• Highly developed attention to detail in striving for perfection in the firm’s work product and client service
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office computerized business applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) for the creation and editing of complex documents, spreadsheets, and e-mail
• Proficiency in the use of computerized legal research and document review/hosting databases; like LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, Relativity, IPRO for performance of legal and fact research and effective management of complex eDiscovery, evidence and case files
• Proficiency in the use of trial support software, like Trial Director and OnCue, very desirable
• Experience in supporting complex commercial litigation matters across multiple offices in multiple jurisdictions preferred
• Post-college level writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with lawyers, clients and staff
• High degree of attention to detail
• Flexibility to work overtime and/or travel on occasion