(Am100) 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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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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