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Job Title: Legal Assistant-Patent Litigation
Location: San Diego, 92121
Salary/Payrate: $85K-$115K (some flexibility)
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
