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Legal Executive Assistant - Patent Litigation

San Diego, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Executive-level administrative support for patent litigation attorneys, managing daily practice functions, project deadlines, and client/lawyer liaison duties.

Role type

Senior Legal Executive Assistant (Patent Litigation)

Builds

Efficient attorney practice operations and timely project delivery for patent litigation teams.

Domain

Legal services / Patent Litigation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Project management, legal document drafting and proofreading, calendar and travel management, billing process oversight, meeting coordination, research compilation, liaison communication, team delegation and mentorship, proficiency in case management and accounting software, adaptability to AI-powered legal tools.

Preferred skills

Bachelor's degree in legal studies or business administration, 5+ years of administrative experience supporting upper-level leadership in corporate or legal environments.

Technologies

Case management software, accounting software, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, AI-powered document production tools.

Responsibilities

Manage attorney projects and ensure deadline adherence; serve as liaison between attorneys, clients, and internal departments; draft and finalize legal documents and correspondence; oversee billing matters and expense processing; coordinate complex meetings and travel itineraries; delegate tasks to support staff and provide mentorship; conduct research for case preparation and executive briefings.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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