April 20, 2026

Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal

Intellectual PropertyITCLitigationPatent Litigation

K&L Gates
Seattle, Houston, San Francisco, Chicago, Charlotte, Pittsburgh

K&L GatesSeattle, Houston, San Francisco, Chicago, Charlotte, Pittsburgh

Practice area

Intellectual Property · ITC · Litigation · Patent Litigation

PQE

4+ years

Locations

Salary

$77,000 - $161,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal supporting the IP practice group.
Provide litigation support for complex U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) Section 337 investigations, administrative matters, and related district court cases.
Manage all phases of ITC Section 337 investigations, including complaint preparation, evidentiary hearings, Commission review, coordinating filings via EDIS per Local and Ground Rules, and preparing witness/exhibit lists, pre-hearing statements, and stipulations.
Oversee document review and production, manage e-discovery using platforms like Relativity/Reveal, draft discovery responses, coordinate depositions, organize litigation files, and assist with trial/hearing exhibit preparation, technology setup, and witness logistics for D.C. hearings.
Draft correspondence and procedural submissions, interface with clients and co-counsel, monitor dockets (PACER, EDIS), and assist with budgeting, billing, and matter management.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree or an ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires a minimum of 4 years as an IP litigation paralegal, with at least 2 years directly supporting ITC Section 337 proceedings.
Proficiency with EDIS filing procedures, ITC Local Rules and Ground Rules, and hands-on experience with e-discovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Reveal).
Demonstrated ability to manage large document populations and complex exhibit sets, strong organizational skills to prioritize and meet deadlines, and clear written/oral communication for drafting legal documents.
Preferred experience includes supporting parallel federal district court patent litigation, familiarity with USPTO proceedings (IPR, PGR), and proficiency with trial presentation software (e.g., TrialDirector, Sanction).
Salary range is $77,000 - $161,000, with final determination based on experience, expertise, and market factors.
Hybrid and remote work opportunities are available.

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Last updated: April 22, 2026

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