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Senior Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal

Burnett Specialists

Dallas, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Adobe Acrobat, Analysis Skills, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Hardware Virtualization, IP (Internet Protocol), Intellectual Property (IP), Journalism, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, On Site Support, Paralegal, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Software Administration, Technical Support, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
3 days ago
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation Paralegal to provide high-level, case-responsible support on multiple large-scale, complex litigation matters. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of litigation from case inception through trial, including docket and calendar management, deposition coordination, large-scale document productions, privilege logs, court filings, and hearing and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience supporting complex IP litigation matters, with extensive knowledge of e-discovery, litigation support technology, trial preparation, and courtroom support. This position requires exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time, in-person position with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (37.5-hour workweek). Availability for overtime (both remote and on-site) and domestic travel, including overnight travel, is required.
Responsibilities
  • Manage litigation dockets and case calendars from inception through resolution, including calculating and tracking court deadlines.
  • Organize, maintain, and update electronic case files in accordance with established protocols.
  • Prepare, coordinate, file, and serve legal documents in federal and state courts.
  • Draft routine legal filings, including notices, appearances, and procedural documents.
  • Review legal and factual citations for accuracy and proper formatting using Bluebook and legal research platforms.
  • Coordinate with attorneys, local counsel, clients, court personnel, experts, consultants, vendors, and opposing counsel.
  • Manage all phases of document production, including collection, organization, review, privilege logs, and production of hard copy, native, and electronic documents.
  • Collaborate with litigation support vendors to develop and maintain e-discovery databases.
  • Coordinate all aspects of depositions, including scheduling court reporters, videographers, interpreters, conference facilities, and virtual meeting platforms.
  • Prepare trial exhibits, hearing binders, witness materials, and pretrial disclosures.
  • Organize and manage deposition, hearing, and trial transcripts.
  • Provide on-site support during hearings, trials, and pretrial proceedings.
  • Supervise and provide guidance to junior support staff as needed.
QualificationsRequired
  • Associate's degree (Bachelor's degree preferred).
  • ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a case-responsible litigation paralegal supporting complex intellectual property litigation.
  • Experience managing large-scale e-discovery projects and litigation databases.
  • Availability to work overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
  • Willingness to travel extensively on short notice, including overnight travel.
Preferred
  • Experience with Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings.
  • Prior trial and courtroom support experience in complex IP litigation matters.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  • Strong working knowledge of e-discovery platforms and litigation support applications.
  • Ability to quickly learn new software and technologies.
  • Exceptional analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with attorneys and legal teams.
  • Experience mentoring or directing junior legal support staff.
  • Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, proactive mindset, and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

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