Hybrid IP Litigation Assistant

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff in Chicago seeks an IP Litigation Legal Assistant to support a dynamic team of attorneys in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on litigation support, document handling, discovery coordination, and practice management for intellectual property matters.

You will coordinate client meetings, maintain confidentiality, and manage attorney calendars and deadlines. This hybrid role offers growth opportunities within a leading national firm and exposure to

Qualifikationen

• Prepare, revise, format, redline, and proofread a wide range of IP litigation documents.
• Maintain tables of authorities, tables of contents, exhibits, and other complex components.
• Strong knowledge of e-filing procedures for federal/state courts and tribunals.
• Assist with IP case management, discovery, and coordination with courts, clients, witnesses, and experts.
• Coordinate client meetings and communications; protect confidentiality and escalation procedures.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and workflow; support coverage and timely completion.
• Enter and review attorney time entries, assist with billing and proformas, and maintain matter records.
• Maintain electronic and hard copy files per firm protocols.

Aufgaben

• Prepare, revise, format, redline, and proofread IP litigation documents for filing and service.
• Generate and maintain tables of authorities, contents, and exhibit indexes for complex matters.
• Support IP case management across patent, trademark, and related disputes with coordination of hearings and discovery materials.
• Coordinate client meetings, conference calls, travel, and follow-up items; ensure confidentiality and professional service.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and workflow; provide backup support during busy periods.
• Enter, review, and release attorney time entries; assist with client billing and matter administration.
• Maintain organized case files and records, ensuring proper naming, retention, and retrieval.

Kenntnisse

Document prep

Filing

Case management

Client coordination

Calendar management

Billing & timekeeping

Docketing

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff in Chicago seeks an IP Litigation Legal Assistant to support a dynamic team of attorneys in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on litigation support, document handling, discovery coordination, and practice management for intellectual property matters.

You will coordinate client meetings, maintain confidentiality, and manage attorney calendars and deadlines. This hybrid role offers growth opportunities within a leading national firm and exposure to