Patent Litigation Legal Assistant

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainor Staffing is seeking a Patent Litigation Legal Assistant to support its litigation practice in Newark, NJ. The role requires 5+ years of patent litigation experience, proficiency in legal document preparation, and strong organizational skills. The assistant will manage court filings and deadlines while ensuring legal documents are accurate and compliant. This hybrid position splits time between the office and working from home, with a salary range of $80,000 to $110,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of patent litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Skilled in legal document preparation, court filings, and deadline management.
• Proficient with litigation support tools including Litera, Best Authority, iManage, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with patent litigation matters, filings, and document preparation.
• Manage electronic filings across federal, state, and bankruptcy courts.
• Edit, format, and proofread legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate trial preparation materials, exhibits, and case documentation.
• Monitor dockets, track deadlines, and assist with litigation workflow management.
• Provide administrative support including billing, scheduling, and attorney time entry.

Skills

Patent litigation experience in a law firm setting

Legal document preparation

Court filings

Deadline management

Proficient with litigation support tools

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Litera

Best Authority

iManage

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading law firm is looking for a Patent Litigation Legal Assistant to join its dynamic litigation practice that spans commercial disputes, regulatory matters, white-collar defense, and personal injury.

The position is fully on site in Newark, New Jersey.

Who You Are

• You have 5+ years of patent litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Skilled in legal document preparation, court filings, and deadline management.
• Proficient with litigation support tools including Litera, Best Authority, iManage, and Microsoft Office.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What You’ll Do

• Support attorneys with patent litigation matters, filings, and document preparation.
• Manage electronic filings across federal, state, and bankruptcy courts.
• Edit, format, and proofread legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate trial preparation materials, exhibits, and case documentation.
• Monitor dockets, track deadlines, and assist with litigation workflow management.
• Provide administrative support including billing, scheduling, and attorney time entry.

What Success Looks Like

• Legal documents and filings are completed accurately and on time.
• Attorneys receive reliable, detail‑oriented litigation support.
• Court deadlines and case materials are managed efficiently.
• The legal team operates smoothly in a fast‑paced environment.

Salary Range: $80,000 – 110,000 annually, based on experience.

Location: New York, NY – Hybrid (4 days on site, 1 WFH).

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.