IP Litigation Legal Assistant (Multiple Offices - CA)

About the role

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, a global Am Law 50 firm, is seeking an IP Litigation Legal Assistant. We are open to candidates in any of the following offices: Los Angeles, Century City, Orange County, San Diego (Del Mar), San Diego (Downtown), Silicon Valley, and San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily workflow regarding procedures, deadlines, filings and related documentation in federal courts and PTAB.
• Support IP litigation attorneys and paralegals in all aspects of patent litigation and PTAB filings.
• Handle document productions and e-discovery.
• Manage and organize case files and documents.
• Prepare and review legal documents, including motions, briefs, and pleadings.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Manage multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed.
• Collaborate with firm personnel at all levels.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1-3+ years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Strong working knowledge of Federal Courts rules and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of litigation (e-filings), trial procedures, and federal and state court procedures and rules.
• Strong working knowledge of P-TACTS.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent time management skills to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, plus substantial and relevant work experience.
• A bachelor's degree or some college is preferred.
• Must have proficiency in Windows 11, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and Teams, and experience working with a document management system.
• Must be able to quickly learn new skills and systems.

Skills

• Technical, organizational, and administrative skills.

Benefits

The current Firm policy is hybrid–working in the office a minimum of 3 days per week and working from home the rest of the week (subject to change).

Overtime may be required as the job duties demand.

Pay

California: The salary range for this position is $26.00 - $62.00 per hour.

Schedule

Working indoors with limited exposure to hazards (only those that customarily come up with working in a high-rise building). Indoor office work environment in a cubical or workstation.