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