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Litigation Legal Secretary - Intellectual Property

Jobot, San Diego, CA, United States


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Job Details AmLaw50 firm seeking experienced intellectual property legal secretary for San Diego office. Unique career opportunity with a tight-knit team offering strong compensation, comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, and career development opportunities.

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Hosted by Ken Clarke

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A Bit About Us We’re partnered with an AmLaw 50 firm on a search for an experienced intellectual property litigation legal secretary to join their IP litigation team in San Diego. This opportunity offers unique exposure to high profile patent, trade secret, and technology disputes in a firm that prioritizes collaboration and career development in a positive work environment.

The incoming legal secretary will provide sophisticated administrative and legal support to multiple partners specializing in complex IP litigation matters. We are seeking candidates with 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in an intellectual property setting. Interested candidates with experience in commercial or business litigation will also be considered and training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

Draft and format complex IP litigation documents, including motions, pleadings, and discovery documents

Manage intricate calendaring for paralegals and attorneys for ongoing and new matters

Coordinate depositions and video conferencing for international witnesses, and arrange court reporting services

Build and maintain strong relationships with IP docket clerks, local counsel, and client legal operations teams

Interface with USPTO systems for patent file histories and prior art searches

Utilize iManage, Relativity, and other litigation support tools while maintaining electronic and physical case files

Navigate PACER and state/federal e-filing systems

What Makes This Opportunity Special Our client stands out with their commitment to fostering an inclusive, forward-thinking workplace. They offer a collegial atmosphere that balances the excitement of sophisticated work with genuine respect for personal time and wellbeing. This is a full-time opportunity with a strong base salary (95k-115k with potential to go higher for exceptional candidates), comprehensive health and welfare benefits, generous PTO, paid holidays, annual discretionary bonuses, and clear paths to promotion.

Interested in learning more? Please apply directly to this post, send a confidential copy of your resume to

ken@jobot.com , or contact Ken Clarke at (949) 946-5491.

Why Join Us

Experience a collaborative environment where every professional is instrumental to success

Flexible hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Industry leading compensation and firm-sponsored health benefits

Excellent base compensation with overtime eligibility

Genuine company recognition for individual and team success and contributions

Low turnover, high retention environment

Trusted with significant responsibilities and extensive client interaction as a valued team contributor

Job Details Interested candidates must have 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in a large firm environment. Intellectual property litigation experience is strongly preferred. All candidates must live within a commutable distance to the firm's San Diego offices.

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