Carlton Fields · 16 hours ago
Paralegal - IP
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCarlton Fields is seeking a Paralegal for its Tampa office. The IP Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys in delivering high-quality service for federal court litigation and USPTO adversarial proceedings, while managing multiple work demands and maintaining client confidentiality.
Legal
Responsibilities
Support litigation activities in federal and state courts, including preparing pleadings, docketing, filing, drafting case summaries, coordinating document discovery, drafting discovery responses, and supporting the trial preparation process
Prepare, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, and briefs using electronic filing systems (CM/ECF and PACER)
Prepare exhibits, appendices, and binders for filings, hearings, and trials
Support Patent Office adversarial proceedings such as TTAB cancellation and opposition proceedings, and UDRP proceedings
Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and litigation dockets
Organize, track, and manage large volumes of documents, including technical materials and prior art references
Coordinate document collection, processing, and production with internal teams and vendors
Manage eDiscovery platforms (Relativity) and perform document review and prepare deposition files
Summarize deposition transcripts, expert reports, and technical documents
Manage trial databases, demonstratives, and real-time transcripts
Perform legal research
Support IP portfolio management clients, including maintaining dockets and preparing regular reports of outstanding matters, coordinating opposition and cancellation proceedings, and participating in regular client status calls
Assist with budgeting, billing, and matter management
Complete special projects including prosecution and due diligence projects, as assigned
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree or paralegal certificate required
3-5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally in IP litigation
Experience with federal court procedures and rules (FRCP, local rules)
Ability to handle highly technical materials and work collaboratively with attorneys and experts
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
Preferred
Certification and training in an eDiscovery platform (e.g., Relativity) preferred
Experience using Compulaw preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life, accident, and disability insurance plans
401(k) retirement benefits
Commuter benefits
Well-being programs
Company
Carlton Fields
Carlton Fields is a provider of legal & consultative services to a broad spectrum of business clients.
501-1000 employees
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Anastasia Hiotis
Chief Operating Officer (retired)
Frederick O'Malley
Chief Operating Officer
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