Senior IP Litigation Practice Assistant

K&L Gates LLP incorporated; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Coverage (HSA)

Wellness Program

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Professional Development / CLE Credit

Job summary

K&L Gates LLP, a global law firm, seeks a Senior Practice Assistant in San Francisco to support the IP Litigation group. You will work with partners and senior associates to organize documents, coordinate filings, manage time records, and handle client inquiries with professionalism and discretion.

The role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a busy legal environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent client service skills and professional discretion.
• Strong written and spoken communication across teams and clients.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a busy law office.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate court filings and ECF submissions; prepare trial/hearing support.
• Manage time recordings, invoicing, and client communications.
• Assist with new business intake, conflict checks, and engagement letters.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Team player

Time management

Confidentiality

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Litera Compare

Litera

Concur

Basware

Intapp Time

Adobe Acrobat Pro

FileTrail

Job description

K&L Gates LLP, a global law firm, seeks a Senior Practice Assistant in San Francisco to support the IP Litigation group. You will work with partners and senior associates to organize documents, coordinate filings, manage time records, and handle client inquiries with professionalism and discretion.

The role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a busy legal environment.