Legal Assistant-Patent Litigation- 3562730
30 days ago
San Diego
Job Description Job Title: Legal Assistant-Patent Litigation Location: San Diego, 92121 (some flexibility) Salary/Payrate: $85K-$115K Work Environment: Hybrid, (3 days in office/2 remote) Term: Direct Hire Bachelor’s degree required: No Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired JOB DESCRIPTION Legal Assistant – Patent Litigation Summary Our client, an esteemed international law firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant – Patent Litigation to provide high-level legal and administrative support to attorneys. This role serves as a trusted partner in managing day-to-day operations, coordinating casework, and facilitating communication across clients and internal teams. The position is critical to ensuring efficient, accurate, and seamless support of a fast-paced patent litigation practice. Key Responsibilities • Case & Workflow Management: Coordinate, track, and execute tasks, deadlines, and litigation projects, • Communication: Serve as primary point of contact for attorneys, clients, and internal teams, • Team Support: Delegate, oversee, and collaborate with legal support staff; provide guidance and feedback, • Document Management: Draft, edit, proofread, and manage legal documents and filings, • Research & Preparation: Conduct research and compile materials for cases, briefings, and presentations, • Meetings & Logistics: Organize meetings, prepare agendas/materials, and manage follow-ups, • Billing & Admin: Oversee billing processes, prebills, expenses, and time entry, • Calendar & Travel: Manage complex scheduling, priorities, and travel arrangements Skills & Competencies • Strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities, • High attention to detail with sound judgment and discretion, • Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented, • Ability to manage priorities in fast-paced legal environments, • Collaborative with strong interpersonal skills Technical Skills • Proficient in legal software, case management, and research tools, • Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), • Experience with document management and billing systems, • Familiar with virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams) and AI tools Education & Experience • High school diploma required; bachelor’s preferred, • 5+ years in legal or executive administrative support, • Experience supporting attorneys or senior leadership preferred