LHH · 16 hours ago
IP Paralegal
Charlotte Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$60K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expLHH is a highly respected, nationally recognized law firm seeking an experienced IP Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys within their busy Intellectual Property Litigation practice. The role involves handling federal litigation case management, preparation and filing of legal documents, and full-cycle patent prosecution work including U.S. and international filings.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Clay Butler
Responsibilities
Prepare deposition summaries and initial drafts of pleadings
Draft, proofread, manage, and file internal and external correspondence, memos, forms, and contracts
Prepare and file IDS documents, U.S. patent applications, and responses to Office Actions
Obtain, track, and index litigation documents and create document chronologies (occasional e‑discovery)
Schedule appointments with expert witnesses and prepare related correspondence
Coordinate appointments, calendars, and contact lists
Conduct legal research, jury verdict research, and expert witness research using applicable tools
Prepare and mark exhibits for depositions and trials
Use litigation support software to assist with arbitration/trial exhibits and potential testimony
Attend arbitration or trial as needed
Review and manage jury questionnaires and jury lists
Monitor and manage attorney dockets to ensure all deadlines are met
Coordinate with U.S. and international agents for patent filings and updates
Communicate with the USPTO to resolve prosecution issues
Perform post‑allowance diligence, pay issue fees, and close files
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5+ years of experience in Federal IP litigation and patent prosecution
Experience using PACER and Federal Court ECF is required
Thorough understanding of U.S. patent prosecution processes
Experience preparing and filing PCT applications
Strong understanding of litigation terminology, processes, and technology
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Preferred
Bachelor's degree is preferred
Benefits
PTO
Medical
Dental
Vision
Term life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability and long-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
EAP program
Commuter benefits
Wellness plans
401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan
Paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
Holiday pay where applicable
Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance
Company
LHH
At LHH, we believe work should be meaningful, fulfilling, and connected.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Hilbig
President & CEO, OCM-LHH Utah, Wyoming
Ted Diven, MBA
CEO - OCM / Lee Hecht Harrison (ID, MT, NV)
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