Litigation Paralegal

Brooks Kushman is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in our Royal Oak, MI office. The Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys in all phases of intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience managing complex litigation matters in federal courts, administrative proceedings, and alternative dispute forums. The ideal candidate is proactive, technically adept, and comfortable handling multiple matters with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities

Litigation Support

Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, from pre‑filing through trial and post‑judgment
Draft, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, exhibits, and correspondence
Manage filings in federal and state courts, including electronic filings via CM/ECF and other jurisdiction‑specific systems
Prepare and maintain matter chronologies, case summaries, and litigation status reports
Track deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and orders

Discovery & Evidence Management

Assist with discovery efforts, including document collection, review, production, and privilege logs
Coordinate with attorneys, vendors, and clients on e‑discovery processes and platforms
Organize and manage document databases and trial exhibits
Assist with preparation for depositions, including deposition notices, exhibit binders, and summaries
Support fact and expert witness preparation

IP‑Specific Litigation Tasks

Assist with matters involving patent infringement, trademark disputes, licensing disputes, and trade secret claims
Help manage technical documents, prior art, prosecution histories, and product documentation
Coordinate with patent prosecution teams as needed for litigation support
Assist with PTAB proceedings, ITC investigations, or international IP disputes, where applicable

Trial & Hearing Support

Prepare trial binders, exhibit lists, witness lists, and demonstratives
Coordinate logistics for hearings, depositions, and trials (in‑person and remote)
Provide onsite or virtual trial support as needed

Administrative & Practice Support

Maintain accurate records in document management and docketing systems
Assist with client communications and coordination
Support attorneys with billing entries related to paralegal tasks
Contribute to process improvement initiatives and best practices within the litigation team

Qualifications

Required

Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree; paralegal certificate helpful
Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in an IP or complex litigation practice
Strong knowledge of federal court procedures and e‑filing systems
Experience managing discovery and document production
Excellent organizational, proofreading, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal document management systems

Preferred

Prior experience in patent or other IP litigation
Familiarity with PTAB or ITC proceedings
Experience with e‑discovery platforms (e.g., Relativity or similar tools)
Experience supporting trials or evidentiary hearings
Knowledge of legal citation and formatting standards

Core Competencies

Attention to detail and accuracy
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Professional discretion and confidentiality
Comfort working with highly technical subject matter

Work Environment & Expectations

Collaborative, team‑oriented IP litigation practice
May require overtime during trial preparation, hearings, or critical deadlines
Hybrid work arrangements with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office

Brooks Kushman extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Free parking
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Wellness program
Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Royal Oak, MI 48067

Brooks Kushman, PC

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