Paralegal - Patent Litigation/MEPTA

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Paralegal – Patent Litigation (MEPTA) to join our team in our New York or Washington D.C. offices.
We offer a hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work, and three days in-office.
This position supports attorneys in patent litigation and complex litigation matters. The role requires a strong understanding of document management, factual research, coordination of case materials, and support of matter workflows. Responsibilities encompass all phases of litigation, including managing discovery, maintaining litigation databases, preparing materials for hearings and trials, and coordinating trial logistics. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the litigation process, strong organizational and analytical abilities, and proficiency in litigation support technology. The ideal candidate is a proactive, a problem-solver, and an individual with excellent interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to providing exceptional client service in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.
On a typical day you will:
Patent Litigation
Provide paralegal support to attorneys through all phases of litigation
Manage all case materials, including all electronic files and database applications
Obtain from and filing with applicable Federal, State, and Local Courts and Agencies such as the District Court and before the USPTO
Liaising with clients and opposing counsel as needed
Organize and maintain case files, calendars, databases, and e-discovery systems; coordinate with vendors and trial technology teams
Assist with witness preparation, trial logistics, settlement support, and legal research as needed
Monitor case deadlines, correspondence, and filings to ensure compliance with court and agency requirements
Assist with motion practice, briefing, and filings in state and federal courts, as well as administrative and agency forums
Assist Attorney/Case Teams in preparing for depositions, trials, and arbitrations, as well as ensuring that day-to-day logistics, exhibits, courtroom technology, filings, and deadlines are proactively tracked, managed and completed
Familiarity with all forms and searching techniques in collecting, organizing, and maintaining patent-related resources and reference materials
Coordinate with in-house secretaries and docketing personnel to ensure that both calendar systems contain accurate and current information (both in Litigation Docket and IP Docketing platforms)
Oversee creation, indexing, and continued maintenance of complex case files and document collections
Case Management
Serve as the central point of communication for litigation teams, ensuring seamless coordination and information sharing across all matter and case-related tasks
Maintain accurate and up-to-date calendar systems in collaboration with secretaries and docketing personnel to track important deadlines, court dates, and deliverables
Assist with the preparation, review, and proofreading of legal documents, filings, and agreements for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with jurisdictional standards. This includes proofreading legal memoranda for typographical and grammatical accuracy and verifying citations to legal authorities and evidence in compliance with The Bluebook and/or other court-specific requirements
Proofread legal memoranda to identify and correct typographical and grammatical errors; check all citations to legal authorities and to the evidence for accuracy of citations and forms of citation consistent with The Bluebook and/or specific court requirements; verify history of cited cases and materials
Coordinate and manage court filings, either in paper or electronic form as determined by court requirements
Research & Discovery
Perform complex legal and fact research and analysis; retrieve and review documents from clients, other parties, and outside sources such as the Internet, public agencies, courts, and libraries, as well as case, statutory and/or regulatory law; prepare memoranda or summaries documenting research
Manage the creation and maintenance of special collections of documents (including witness files, subject and issue files, experts’ reliance documents, etc.)
Prepare initial drafts of discovery requests and responses and other pleadings and memoranda
Assist with and participate in collection of client and other parties’ documents; manage detailed tracking of document collection; work with litigation support to ensure proper collection of electronic documents and files
Conduct interviews of witnesses and custodian of records
Work with litigation support to retain vendors, as needed, for all aspects of document production and review; conduct quality control assessment of work performed by third party vendors
Draft memoranda or other documents memoriali