A leading law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its patent litigation and PTAB practice in one of its California offices: San Francisco, Menlo Park, Century City, Downtown Los Angeles, Irvine, Del Mar, or San Diego.

The Legal Assistant will provide administrative support to litigation partners and attorneys. Duties include billing-related tasks and formatting, editing, and managing pleadings and discovery. The role also covers scheduling depositions, court dates, filing deadlines, meetings, and travel. Additional responsibilities include conflict checks, new matter intake, engagement letters, and preparing and filing official correspondence alongside attorneys and paralegals. The role requires proactive deadline management, careful review of work product before filing, and regular coordination with the firm’s Docket & Calendar Team. The position is onsite four days per week with one remote day.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of law firm administrative support experience; IP litigation experience is preferred. Strong attention to detail, excellent grammar, and the ability to juggle shifting priorities are essential, along with availability for overtime, evenings, and weekends. Experience with e-discovery, federal court e-filing, and P-TACTS is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, Teams, and a document management system is required. Compensation is up to $100,000 (non-exempt).