IP Litigation Legal Assistant | San Diego | Hybrid

Job Description

IP Litigation Legal Assistant | San Diego - Hybrid | $75k-95k


Join a downtown San Diego legal team where you will support attorneys on a range of intellectual property litigation matters, including patent and complex commercial disputes. This role is ideal for an experienced litigation legal assistant with a stable work history who can manage filings, calendars, and day-to-day litigation coordination across multiple matters in a structured, deadline-driven environment. You will play a key role in keeping cases organized and moving forward, supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation in state and federal courts while maintaining accuracy and consistency.

The firm is a well-established, full-service business law firm with decades of history and a national footprint across multiple offices. Known for its strong litigation practice and steady growth across practice areas, the firm offers a professional, collaborative environment with a balanced workload and a culture that values stability and long-term career development.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence, and manage electronic filings in state and federal courts in compliance with court procedures and deadlines
• Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling court appearances, depositions, and client meetings, while tracking deadlines and ensuring timely completion of tasks
• Coordinate communication with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors across multiple litigation matters
• Organize and maintain case files and document management systems, while providing ongoing administrative support including billing and expense coordination

Qualifications

• Five or more years of litigation legal assistant experience supporting multiple attorneys in a mid-size to large law firm environment
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, filings, and court requirements
• Experience with IP litigation or patent matters is a plus
• Demonstrated job stability with consistent tenure in prior roles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems such as iManage
• Excellent organizational, written, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Overtime may be required based on workload


How to apply


To be considered for this IP litigation legal assistant position, please submit your application. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

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.


Job Reference: JN -012026-413720