Patent Litigation Legal Assistant

Friedman Williams; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Friedman Williams is seeking an experienced Patent Litigation Legal Assistant in New York to support attorneys across patent litigation and prosecution. This hybrid role emphasizes strong organizational skills, meticulous document management, and precise e-filing in federal and state courts.

You will prepare and edit filings, manage calendars, assist with trial prep, and coordinate with clients and teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in patent litigation/prosecution, proficiency with Litera

Qualifications

• 5+ years of law firm experience supporting Patent Litigation and Patent Prosecution attorneys.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court filings and litigation procedures.
• Experience with USPTO filings, patent prosecution, and litigation support.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, iManage, Litera, CompareDocs, Best Authority, Intapp, Aderant, DocuSign, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and related legal technology.
• Notary Public commission (or willingness to obtain one within six months).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, revise, and proofread legal documents using Litera, CompareDocs, and Best Authority.
• Handle federal, state, and bankruptcy court e-filings and manage service of process.
• Create Tables of Contents, Tables of Authorities, bookmarked PDFs, and hyperlinked briefs.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, trial binders, and coordinating logistics.
• Manage litigation calendars, monitor court dockets, and ensure critical deadlines are met.
• Support all phases of patent prosecution, including USPTO filings, IDS, and prior art searches.
• Compile U.S. and foreign patents, case law, and prepare exhibits for client meetings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
• Maintain case files, assist with light paralegal duties, billing, attorney time entry, expense reports, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Collaborate with attorneys and fellow Legal Assistants while providing exceptional client service.

Skills

Patent Litigation

Patent Prosecution

Litigation support

Federal filings

Notary Public

Tools

Litera

CompareDocs

Best Authority

Intapp

Aderant

DocuSign

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

iManage

Job description

Patent Litigation Legal Assistant New York NY

Job ID: 21351

Patent Litigation Legal Assistant

Hybrid | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

A highly respected law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Litigation Legal Assistant to join its collaborative team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a legal professional with a strong background in both patent litigation and patent prosecution who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting attorneys through all phases of complex matters.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare, edit, revise, and proofread legal documents using Litera, CompareDocs, and Best Authority.
• Handle federal, state, and bankruptcy court e-filings and manage service of process.
• Create Tables of Contents, Tables of Authorities, bookmarked PDFs, and hyperlinked briefs.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, trial binders, and coordinating logistics.
• Manage litigation calendars, monitor court dockets, and ensure critical deadlines are met.
• Support all phases of patent prosecution, including USPTO filings, Information Disclosure Statements (IDS), and prior art searches.
• Compile U.S. and foreign patents, case law, and prepare exhibits for client meetings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
• Maintain case files, assist with light paralegal duties, billing, attorney time entry, expense reports, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Collaborate with attorneys and fellow Legal Assistants while providing exceptional client service.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of law firm experience supporting Patent Litigation and Patent Prosecution attorneys.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court filings and litigation procedures.
• Experience with USPTO filings, patent prosecution, and litigation support.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, iManage, Litera, CompareDocs, Best Authority, Intapp, Aderant, DocuSign, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and related legal technology.
• Notary Public commission (or willingness to obtain one within six months).

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity:

• Join a well-established law firm with a sophisticated patent litigation practice.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys on high‑profile intellectual property matters.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented environment with opportunities for long‑term growth.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

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