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Ip Litigation Paralegal

United States, Wilmington Employment contract · Job Posted May 26, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced IP Litigation Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice in Wilmington, Delaware. This permanent opportunity is ideal for a legal specialist who can manage complex case materials, coordinate filings, and help attorneys prepare for all phases of litigation. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and involves close collaboration with clients, counsel, experts, and court personnel.

Job Responsibility

  • Establish and maintain organized matter files and case repositories for new and active litigation, ensuring documents are promptly collected, stored, and shared with the appropriate team members
  • Draft, revise, and format litigation documents, assemble supporting exhibits, and prepare finalized materials for service and court submission
  • Handle electronic court filings across relevant jurisdictions while monitoring applicable procedural requirements to ensure accurate and timely submissions
  • Arrange depositions by coordinating schedules, tracking key dates, managing transcripts, and distributing final deposition materials and witness corrections
  • Support work with expert witnesses by assisting with communications, scheduling, logistics, and preparation of report-related materials
  • Serve as a point of contact for client communications by responding to questions directly or routing requests to the appropriate legal team members
  • Contribute to trial preparation by organizing materials, coordinating logistics, assisting during trial proceedings, and helping close out post-trial tasks
  • Work closely with local counsel, process servers, and other external partners to keep litigation activities moving efficiently and in compliance with deadlines

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm setting
  • Background supporting civil litigation matters, including discovery, court filings, and trial preparation
  • Familiarity with electronic filing platforms and court systems such as CM/ECF and PACER
  • Experience with case management and docketing tools used to track deadlines, filings, and matter activity
  • Exposure to intellectual property or patent litigation is strongly preferred
  • Paralegal certification is preferred
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support a fast-paced legal environment
  • Availability to work in a hybrid model in the Wilmington, Delaware office at least 2 days per week, with occasional travel as needed

Nice to have

  • Exposure to intellectual property or patent litigation
  • Paralegal certification

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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