Litigation Paralegal
Robert Half is looking for Litigation Paralegal in Sunnyvale, CA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3639699305 is live since 2026-04-15 22:54:00.
A global law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling sophisticated intellectual property matters, with a strong emphasis on trademark litigation and enforcement. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented paralegal comfortable managing cases from pre-litigation through trial and post-judgment. This position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in San Francisco and Walnut Creek.
Responsibilities
- Support attorneys in complex intellectual property litigation, including trademark infringement, unfair competition, and related commercial disputes
- Prepare, file, and manage pleadings, motions, and briefs in state and federal courts
- Coordinate and manage discovery, including document collection, review, production, and e-discovery platforms
- Draft and organize written discovery (interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission)
- Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation (exhibits, witness binders, trial notebooks)
- Maintain detailed case timelines, docketing, and calendaring, including court deadlines and filing requirements
- Support TTAB proceedings, trademark oppositions, cancellations, and enforcement actions (if applicable)
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors in a professional manner
- Conduct legal and factual research related to IP and trademark matters
- Assist with post-trial filings, judgments, and enforcement activities
Qualifications
- 5+ years of paralegal experience in complex litigation, preferably with IP or trademark law exposure
- Strong understanding of federal and state court procedures
- Experience managing high-volume discovery and complex case files
- Familiarity with trademark litigation, TTAB proceedings, or IP enforcement strongly preferred
- Proficiency with litigation and e-discovery software (e.g., Relativity, Westlaw, Lexis, or similar)
- Exceptional organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills
- Ability to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys and cases
- Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred
What the Firm Offers
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Collaborative and professional team environment
- Exposure to high-level, complex IP litigation matters
- Long-term growth and stability with a respected practice