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Intellectual Property Litigation Secretary

Established San Francisco law firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation Secretary to support their growing practice. This role requires an experienced individual with a deep understanding of litigation processes and filing procedures across multiple patent venues. Join a dynamic team that values precision, efficiency, and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys specializing in Intellectual Property litigation.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and patent filings.
• File legal documents in various patent venues, such as NDCal, CDCal, WDTex, EDTex, and DDel, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Maintain organized case files and track deadlines to ensure timely submissions.
• Handle time entries and billing processes with attention to detail.
• Liaise with clients and external parties to facilitate communication and case progress.
• Conduct research and gather information relevant to ongoing cases.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including notary public services and document management.
• Support partners in building and expanding their Intellectual Property practice.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in Intellectual Property litigation.
• Familiarity with filing procedures in patent venues such as NDCal, CDCal, WDTex, EDTex, and DDel.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills to ensure accuracy in legal documents.
• Proficiency in managing time entries and billing systems.
• Excellent organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Notary Public certification is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.