Legal Assistant - IP Litigation

Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to $95,000
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

About the Role

Our firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our dynamic Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation team. This critical role supports multiple busy attorneys and requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes legal environment. The ideal candidate has strong tenure, experience in mid- to large-sized firms, and-ideally-direct exposure to intellectual property or patent litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, proofread, and finalize litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Manage electronic court filings in state and federal courts, ensuring full compliance with deadlines and procedural rules.
• Serve as a professional liaison with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, expert witnesses, and vendors.
• Handle incoming inquiries and provide timely, accurate communication and support to attorneys.
• Maintain and coordinate attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, client meetings, and other case-related events.
• Schedule appointments with clients, witnesses, and court reporters.
• Prepare attorney expense reports and assist with billing documentation.
• Track deadlines, monitor outstanding tasks, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of litigation support experience, ideally assisting multiple attorneys in a mid-sized or large law firm.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience working with legal document management systems (e.g., iManage).
• Solid understanding of litigation terminology, processes, and court rules.
• Demonstrated reliability and stable employment history.
• Bonus: Direct IP litigation or patent litigation experience.

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule: up to four remote days per month, with all other days onsite in the firm's San Diego office (subject to firm policy changes).
• Professional, collaborative atmosphere with exposure to high-stakes legal matters.
• Occasional overtime required depending on case needs.

What We're Looking For (Top Priorities)

1. Strong job stability - minimal job hopping or clear, well-explained transitions.
2. Experience in a mid-sized to large law firm supporting litigation teams.
3. Preferred: Background in IP or patent litigation.