Patent Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Description

Patent Litigation Legal Assistant | Friedman Williams

The Tone:
This is a hybrid Patent Litigation Legal Assistant role at Friedman Williams, a highly respected and well-established law firm. The firm boasts a sophisticated patent litigation practice, working on high-profile intellectual property matters within a collaborative and team-oriented environment. This position offers an outstanding opportunity for a legal professional with a strong background in both patent litigation and patent prosecution, playing a crucial role in supporting attorneys through all phases of complex legal matters and contributing to exceptional client service.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid

• Team: Collaborative team, working alongside experienced attorneys and fellow Legal Assistants.
• Mission: Support attorneys in patent litigation and prosecution, ensuring efficient handling of complex legal matters and adherence to critical deadlines.
• Tech Stack: Litera, CompareDocs, Best Authority, Microsoft Office, iManage, Intapp, Aderant, DocuSign, Zoom, Microsoft Teams.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Preparation: Prepare, edit, revise, and meticulously proofread a variety of legal documents, utilizing specialized tools such as Litera, CompareDocs, and Best Authority, to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Court & Docket Management: Expertly handle federal, state, and bankruptcy court e-filings, manage all aspects of service of process, and diligently maintain litigation calendars, continuously monitoring court dockets to ensure all critical deadlines are met.
• Trial & Exhibit Support: Provide comprehensive assistance to attorneys for trial preparation, which includes organizing exhibits, assembling trial binders, and coordinating essential logistics, in addition to compiling U.S. and foreign patents and case law for various proceedings.
• Patent Prosecution Support: Actively support attorneys through all phases of patent prosecution, including managing crucial USPTO filings, preparing Information Disclosure Statements (IDS), and conducting prior art searches to safeguard intellectual property.
• Administrative & Case Management: Maintain organized case files, assist with light paralegal duties, and competently manage a range of administrative responsibilities such as billing, attorney time entry, and expense reports, while collaborating with team members.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Requires 5+ years of law firm experience directly supporting Patent Litigation and Patent Prosecution attorneys, with a strong understanding of federal and state court filing procedures.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience with USPTO filings, patent prosecution processes, and litigation support, along with proficiency in legal technology platforms including iManage, Intapp, Aderant, DocuSign, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
• Skills: Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and a proven capacity to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Bonus: A Notary Public commission or a willingness to obtain one within six months of starting the role.