Litigation Legal Secretary

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. Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ken Clarke Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year 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 include: 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 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. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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