IP Litigation Legal Assistant | Hybrid in San Diego

Join a nationally recognized law firm with a highly regarded intellectual property litigation practice. This is an opportunity to support sophisticated patent, trademark, and business litigation matters while building your career in a collaborative and well-resourced environment.

The San Diego office is seeking an IP Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling complex litigation matters. You'll play a key role in case management, client communication, court filings, and day-to-day litigation support.

The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Candidates with experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Litigation Secretary, IP Legal Assistant, or Practice Assistant are encouraged to apply.

Schedule: 37.5 hours. Hybrid (4:1) with parking covered.

Compensation: $85,000 - $105,000 annually, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, and coordinate correspondence, pleadings, memoranda, and other legal documents for intellectual property and business litigation matters.
• Manage incoming case-related communications, maintain docketing records in Foundation IP, and ensure timely routing of documents and deadlines.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding filings, case status updates, and other matter-related activities under attorney direction.
• Maintain electronic and physical case files, support monthly billing activities, track attorney time entries, and assist with the review of records and litigation materials.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation legal assistant, litigation secretary, or legal support experience.
• Prior law firm experience supporting litigation attorneys; intellectual property litigation experience is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of state, federal, and appellate court procedures, filing requirements, and professional practice standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn and utilize legal technology platforms, including docketing software.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism while working in a fast-paced legal environment.

How to Apply

Apply directly through this posting. If your background aligns with this opportunity, a member of our team will contact you to discuss your experience, answer any questions, and provide additional details about the role.

Candidates with experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Litigation Secretary, Intellectual Property Legal Assistant, Practice Assistant, or Litigation Coordinator are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.