IP Litigation Legal Secretary

Firm: AmLaw200 Position: Legal Executive Assistant - Patent Litigation Location: San Diego On-site Logistics: 5 days in office for the first 60-90 days for training purposes and then the role becomes Hybrid 3 Days a week Base Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 + OT and Bonus Summary The Legal Executive Assistant (LEA) - Patent Litigation, working in collaboration with and in support of the firms strategic initiatives, supports lawyers by managing the daily functions of an attorney's practice, allowing them to concentrate on developing and sustaining their practice. Responsibilities Provides support and management of the attorneys projects ensuring deadlines are met and tasks are completed efficiently. Builds trust, resolves conflicts, and collaborates effectively with people at all levels of the organization. Drafts, proofreads, and finalizes legal documents, correspondence, and presentations on behalf of the attorney. Oversee the maintenance and organization of electronic and paper filing systems within the firms DMS/repositories. Conducts research on behalf of the attorney and practice group. Compiles information for case preparation and executive briefings. Oversees meeting planning and coordinating with internal and external parties to ensure logistical and other critical details are in place. Ensures the attorney and meeting attendees have support and requests initiated during the meeting are managed in a timely and accurate manner. Oversees billing matters including all approval forms and collaboration correspondence, ensures prebills are processed by the appropriate team accurately and timely; serves as a proxy for attorneys to address questions or issues related to the billing process. Ensures final bills are delivered in a timely manner and initiate follow-up at the attorneys request. Manages the attorneys calendar, schedules meetings, resolves conflicts; and organizes complex travel itineraries.

Created: 2026-03-13