IP Litigation Paralegal
Office Washington, DC
Practice Area Litigation
Date Posted Mar 25, 2026
Application Deadline Jun 30, 2026
Rothwell Figg seeks a Litigation Paralegal with 5-7 years of experience, who must be able to handle all aspects of complex litigations, from pre-litigation phase, through trial and appeal. Successful candidates must have applicable knowledge of federal district court rules and procedures, litigation terminology and documentation, and docketing procedures; strong organizational and analytical skills; the ability to set priorities and multi-task; and excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills. Candidates must be computer proficient, with experience and working knowledge of Lexis, Westlaw and other litigation-research databases, and have familiarity with case management software, E-Discovery, and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) procedures is required. IP litigation, PTAB and/or ITC experience is a plus. This position requires flexibility to work overtime as needed and some travel may be required. Rothwell Figg offers a hybrid work schedule, excellent benefits, and competitive salaries. This hybrid work position is located in the Washington, DC office. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Organizing and maintaining case files and databases on a daily basis;
- Maintaining case dockets and advising attorneys of due dates;
- Organizing and coordinating document retrieval and review projects;
- Performing basic legal and factual research;
- Assisting in the preparation of pleadings, exhibits, written discovery and production documents for motions, discovery, hearings and trials;
- Cite checking and proofreading pleadings and other documents;
- Overseeing and managing all aspects of a case from pre-litigation through trial and appeal;
- Ability to work independently with a strong attention to details; and
- Maintaining up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing.
Salary Range: $80,000 – $125,000
Rothwell Figg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Patent Legal Secretary
Office Washington, DC
Practice Area
Date Posted Mar 09, 2026
Application Deadline Jun 30, 2026
Rothwell Figg is seeking a Patent Legal Secretary with 2-3 years of patent prosecution experience. Successful candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite; accurately type 60+ words per minute; proficient in USPTO PATENT CENTER platform; possess excellent written and oral communication skills; detail oriented; strong organizational skills; and must be a team player. Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred. This position requires flexibility to work overtime as needed. Rothwell Figg offers a hybrid work schedule, excellent benefits, and competitive salaries. This hybrid work position is located in the Washington, DC office. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Prepare drafts and file executed documents for new applications including Provisional, National Phase, Continuation, Divisional, and Continuation-in-Part;
- Review and process formalities including Filing Receipts, Notices of Missing Parts, and Notices of Publication;
- Prepare drafts and file executed documents during patent prosecution stage such as Responses/Amendments, IDS’s, petitions, etc.;
- Keep up to date on USPTO rules;
- Revise documents, including generating tables of content and authorities for briefs;
- Make travel arrangements and process expense reports;
- Time entry and electronic file maintenance; and
- Perform other related administrative duties as assigned.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 Rothwell Figg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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Recruiting Coordinator
Office Washington, DC
Practice Area
Date Posted Dec 01, 2025
Application Deadline Jun 30, 2026
Rothwell Figg is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator with 5+ years of law firm recruiting experience to continue to build its strong recruitment program. Successful candidates will display a strong understanding of attorney, law clerk, and law student hiring processes and programs. The candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills, strong analytical abilities, the ability to work well on a team, and the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment. The candidate will display proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS databases (e.g., ADP, viRecruit; Flo Recruit, Symplicity, etc.). Bachelor's degree is preferred. This position requires flexibility to work additional hours as needed. Rothwell Figg offers a hybrid work schedule, excellent benefits, and competitive salaries. This hybrid work position is located in the Washington, DC office. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Partner with Recruiting & HR Manager to plan and coordinate all aspects of 1L, 2L, 3L, lateral attorney, and support staff recruiting;
- Manage summer associate, lateral attorney, and support staff job postings;
- Assist with law school and summer associate recruiting, including planning on-campus events, and coordinating interviews;
- Help manage the summer associate program, including onboarding, training, event logistics, and communication;
- Maintain the recruiting database, including candidate data entry, interview scheduling, and tracking of lateral attorneys, summer associates, and support staff;
- Assist in preparation of NALP surveys and Flo Recruit listings;
- Help prepare and distribute materials for Recruiting Committee meetings;
- Coordinate onboarding process of lateral attorneys, fall associates, summer associates, and support staff; and
- Perform additional projects as assigned by the Recruiting & Human Resources Manager and Members.
Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000 Rothwell Figg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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