Legal Assistant-Patent Litigation- 3562730
- Full Time
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