(Am Law 100) Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Intellectual Property Litigation
The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA, Palo Alto, CA, United States
Litigation / Intellectual Property Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Silicon Valley, California
Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced Litigation / IP Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Silicon Valley.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned legal support professional with
5–7 years of big law experience
supporting complex litigation and intellectual property matters. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience managing high-stakes litigation matters from inception through trial, exceptional organizational skills, and a strong command of litigation technology, court systems, and e‑discovery workflows. Key Responsibilities Support attorneys in
complex litigation and IP matters
from case inception through trial and post‑trial proceedings Maintain and organize
physical and electronic case files , ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with firm procedures Track
critical deadlines, court dates, and filing requirements
through docketing and calendaring systems Conduct legal and factual research using platforms such as
Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and other legal research databases Review and summarize
transcripts, case law, statutes, pleadings, and legal authorities
to support case strategy development Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents, including: pleadings discovery requests and responses subpoenas deposition summaries pre‑trial filings Assist with
deposition and trial preparation , including trial binders, exhibits, witness lists, and hearing materials Manage the
discovery process , including collection, review, and production of electronically stored information (ESI) Coordinate with
outside vendors, litigation support teams, and legal technology professionals
on e‑discovery platforms and workflows Support attorneys with
document production, privilege logs, and case management systems Qualifications 5–7 years of litigation legal assistant experience , ideally within a
large law firm or Am Law environment Strong background supporting
complex commercial litigation, IP litigation, or technology‑related disputes Experience with
state and federal court filings , including e‑filing systems Proficiency with
legal research databases, PACER, docketing systems, and e‑discovery tools Advanced skills in
Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, and PDF software Excellent written communication, organization, and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple high‑priority matters in a
fast‑paced big law setting Trial preparation experience strongly preferred Why This Opportunity This role offers the chance to join a highly respected legal team in Silicon Valley supporting sophisticated litigation and IP matters for cutting‑edge clients. The position is ideal for a polished legal assistant who thrives in a fast‑moving, high‑performance big law environment.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned legal support professional with
5–7 years of big law experience
supporting complex litigation and intellectual property matters. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience managing high-stakes litigation matters from inception through trial, exceptional organizational skills, and a strong command of litigation technology, court systems, and e‑discovery workflows. Key Responsibilities Support attorneys in
complex litigation and IP matters
from case inception through trial and post‑trial proceedings Maintain and organize
physical and electronic case files , ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with firm procedures Track
critical deadlines, court dates, and filing requirements
through docketing and calendaring systems Conduct legal and factual research using platforms such as
Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and other legal research databases Review and summarize
transcripts, case law, statutes, pleadings, and legal authorities
to support case strategy development Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents, including: pleadings discovery requests and responses subpoenas deposition summaries pre‑trial filings Assist with
deposition and trial preparation , including trial binders, exhibits, witness lists, and hearing materials Manage the
discovery process , including collection, review, and production of electronically stored information (ESI) Coordinate with
outside vendors, litigation support teams, and legal technology professionals
on e‑discovery platforms and workflows Support attorneys with
document production, privilege logs, and case management systems Qualifications 5–7 years of litigation legal assistant experience , ideally within a
large law firm or Am Law environment Strong background supporting
complex commercial litigation, IP litigation, or technology‑related disputes Experience with
state and federal court filings , including e‑filing systems Proficiency with
legal research databases, PACER, docketing systems, and e‑discovery tools Advanced skills in
Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, and PDF software Excellent written communication, organization, and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple high‑priority matters in a
fast‑paced big law setting Trial preparation experience strongly preferred Why This Opportunity This role offers the chance to join a highly respected legal team in Silicon Valley supporting sophisticated litigation and IP matters for cutting‑edge clients. The position is ideal for a polished legal assistant who thrives in a fast‑moving, high‑performance big law environment.
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