IP Litigation Legal Assistant Silicon Valley

About the role

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, a global Am Law 100 firm, is seeking an IP Litigation Legal Assistant to join the Silicon Valley office. The Practice Specialist primarily provides litigation support to attorneys in patent litigation and PTAB filings, including daily workflow for procedures, deadlines, filings and related documentation in federal courts and PTAB.

The role involves multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and requires prioritization, flexibility and collaboration with firm personnel at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Format, edit and manage legal documents, including pleadings and discovery.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, court dates, filing deadlines, calendars, appointments, meetings and travel arrangements.
• Conduct conflict checks and handle new matters, including preparing engagement letters and managing client and case documents.
• Work with attorneys and paralegals to prepare and file official correspondence using the Firm’s standards and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with the team and share calendar and docket updates with the Docket & Calendar Team.
• Double-check work product before presenting it to an attorney for review and before sending or filing.
• Proactively manage casework and assignments to ensure deadlines are met in a timely manner.
• Be available and able to work during core business hours.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5-7 years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Experience with document productions and e-discovery.
• Strong working knowledge of Superior and Federal Courts rules and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of litigation, trial procedures, and federal, state and appellate court rules and procedures.
• Technical, organizational and administrative skills to handle the variety of duties and responsibilities.

Key facts

• Provides litigation support for patent litigation and PTAB filings.
• Requires a minimum of 5-7 years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Requires experience with document productions and e-discovery.
• Must be available and able to work during core business hours.