Friedman Williams
Patent Litigation Legal Assistant New York NY
Job ID: 21351
Patent Litigation Legal Assistant
Hybrid | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
A highly respected law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Litigation Legal Assistant to join its collaborative team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a legal professional with a strong background in both patent litigation and patent prosecution who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting attorneys through all phases of complex matters.
What You’ll Do:
- Prepare, edit, revise, and proofread legal documents using Litera, CompareDocs, and Best Authority.
- Handle federal, state, and bankruptcy court e-filings and manage service of process.
- Create Tables of Contents, Tables of Authorities, bookmarked PDFs, and hyperlinked briefs.
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, trial binders, and coordinating logistics.
- Manage litigation calendars, monitor court dockets, and ensure critical deadlines are met.
- Support all phases of patent prosecution, including USPTO filings, Information Disclosure Statements (IDS), and prior art searches.
- Compile U.S. and foreign patents, case law, and prepare exhibits for client meetings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
- Maintain case files, assist with light paralegal duties, billing, attorney time entry, expense reports, and other administrative responsibilities.
- Collaborate with attorneys and fellow Legal Assistants while providing exceptional client service.
What We’re Looking For:
✔ 5+ years of law firm experience supporting Patent Litigation and Patent Prosecution attorneys.
✔ Strong knowledge of federal and state court filings and litigation procedures.
✔ Experience with USPTO filings, patent prosecution, and litigation support.
✔ Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
✔ Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently.
✔ Proficiency with Microsoft Office, iManage, Litera, CompareDocs, Best Authority, Intapp, Aderant, DocuSign, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and related legal technology.
✔ Notary Public commission (or willingness to obtain one within six months).
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity:
- Join a well-established law firm with a sophisticated patent litigation practice.
- Work alongside experienced attorneys on high-profile intellectual property matters.
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment with opportunities for long-term growth.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.