Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant - Intellectual Property Litigation

Job Title: Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant – Intellectual Property Litigation

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid (Downtown San Diego)

Base Salary: $85,000–$110,000\+ (depending on experience)About the Role

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We are hiring an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to support a busy Intellectual Property Litigation practice at a well-respected California law firm.

This is a litigation-first role . While the team focuses on Intellectual Property Litigation, the firm is primarily looking for someone with strong federal litigation experience . Intellectual Property can be taught. Federal litigation cannot.

You'll support attorneys handling sophisticated, high-stakes litigation in federal court, working closely with a collaborative team on complex matters from inception through trial.

If your experience is primarily patent prosecution, patent support, or transactional work, this is not the right fit.

Must-Have Experience

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You must have:

• Heavy federal litigation experience within a law firm
• Extensive U.S. District Court e-filing experience
• Litigation Legal Secretary or Litigation Legal Assistant experience
• Experience managing attorney calendars and litigation deadlines
• Strong document preparation, proofreading, and formatting skills

Preferred Background

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Ideal

• Intellectual Property Litigation

Strong Alternative Backgrounds

• Commercial Litigation
• Business Litigation

Less Preferred

• General Civil Litigation without significant federal court experience

What You Will Do

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• Prepare, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, correspondence, and other litigation documents
• Handle extensive U.S. District Court e-filings
• Manage attorney calendars and track litigation deadlines
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors
• Support complex litigation matters, including JCCP proceedings when applicable
• Assist with International Trade Commission (ITC) matters as needed
• Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to keep matters moving efficiently

Why This Role Makes Sense

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• Retirement replacement with a stable, long-term opportunity
• Join a highly respected California law firm
• Work on sophisticated federal litigation matters
• Collaborative litigation team with experienced attorneys
• Competitive compensation and bonus potential
• Hybrid work schedule in Downtown San Diego
• Strong long-term career growth

How to Apply

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Apply here or email: [email protected]

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Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant – Intellectual Property Litigation

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