IP Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

LHH in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to support a busy Intellectual Property Litigation practice. You will be the go-to resource for busy attorneys and help deliver exceptional client service in a fast-paced environment.

This hybrid role offers collaborating with attorneys, managing calendars, e-filings, document formatting, and intake workflows while upholding discretion and professionalism for high-profile clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal assistant or legal secretary law firm experience.
• Strong Intellectual Property Litigation experience required.
• Experience with PACER and federal court filings.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent organization, communication, and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Professionalism, discretion, and strong attention to detail.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in a busy Intellectual Property Litigation practice.
• Prepare, proofread, revise, and format complex legal documents.
• Coordinate e-filings and filings through PACER.
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, travel, and client meetings.
• Handle new matter intake, conflicts coordination, and engagement documentation.
• Review and edit client billing proformas.
• Track assignments through workflow management systems.
• Maintain document management databases and client relationship information.
• Coordinate with vendors, clients, marketing teams, and internal departments.
• Process expense reports and administrative support functions.

Skills

IP Litigation experience

Legal calendar management

Proofreading

Communication skills

Discretion & professionalism

Tools

PACER

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is an opportunity to work alongside highly respected attorneys handling sophisticated intellectual property litigation matters while being supported by a firm culture that values teamwork, inclusion, professional development, and long-term success.

If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment, enjoy being the go-to resource for busy attorneys, and take pride in delivering exceptional client service, this could be the career move you've been waiting for.

What You'll Do

• Support attorneys in a busy Intellectual Property Litigation practice
• Prepare, proofread, revise, and format complex legal documents
• Coordinate e-filings and filings through PACER
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, travel, and client meetings
• Handle new matter intake, conflicts coordination, and engagement documentation
• Review and edit client billing proformas
• Track assignments through workflow management systems
• Maintain document management databases and client relationship information
• Coordinate with vendors, clients, marketing teams, and internal departments
• Process expense reports and administrative support functions

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of legal assistant or legal secretary law firm experience
• Strong Intellectual Property Litigation experience required
• Experience with PACER and federal court filings
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent organization, communication, and proofreading abilities
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-volume environment
• Professionalism, discretion, and strong attention to detail
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Am Law-caliber practice without the bureaucracy

Hybrid schedule offering flexibility and collaboration

Sophisticated legal work and high-profile clients

Long-term career growth and stability

Strong culture focused on teamwork and inclusion