Job Title – Intellectual Property Junior Legal Assistant
Company Location – Menlo Park, California
(Position can sit anywhere in California Metro Markets)
Full Time | Direct Hire | On-site
Salary – $70k-75k, DOE + bonus
Hybrid, 4-days in office, 1 Day Remote
Job Summary of the Intellectual Property Junior Legal Assistant position
Integr8staff seeks an ambitious Intellectual Property Junior Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to litigation attorneys in all aspects of their patent litigation and PTAB practices. This role can work from any of the following offices: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Century City, Orange County, Del Mar, and San Diego or the headquarters in Menlo Park, CA.
Responsibilities of the Intellectual Property Junior Legal Assistant position
Provide administrative support to the Partners including billing related tasks.
Format, edit, and manage legal documents including pleadings and discovery.
Assist with daily workflow regarding procedures, deadlines, filings and related documentation in federal courts and PTAB.
Schedule and coordinate depositions, court dates, filing deadlines, calendars, appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and related planning.
Conduct conflict checks and handle new matters, including preparing engagement letters and managing client and case documents.
Work closely with attorneys and paralegals to prepare and file official correspondence using the Firm’s standards and procedures.
Communicate regularly with the team. Double-checks work product before presenting to attorney for review and again before sending or filing.
Proactively manage casework and assignments, ensuring all deadlines are met in a timely manner. Communicate calendar and docket updates to the Docket & Calendar Team.
Must be available and able to work during core business hours.
Requirements of the Intellectual Property Junior Legal Assistant position
A minimum of 3 years of administrative support experience in a law firm
IP litigation experience preferred.
Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently
Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed.
Proficiency in Windows 11, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, Teams, experience with legal document management systems.
Possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
Attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent time management skills to meet deadlines.
Experience with document productions and e-discovery preferred
Knowledge of litigation, trial procedures, federal, state and appellate court rules and procedures is preferred.
Extensive knowledge of litigation (e-filings), trial procedures, and federal and state court procedures and rules preferred.
Strong working knowledge of P-TACTS.
High school diploma. Some college or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Updated resume is required for consideration. Only Local candidates will be considered - Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.