Job Description Job Description
Patent Litigation Legal Assistant (Hybrid)
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Company: Goodkind (Hiring on behalf of a premier, full-service corporate law firm)
Experience Level: Mid-to-Senior (5+ years)
Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000 base (Non-exempt, depending on experience)
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated, highly detailed Patent Litigation Legal Assistant to join a sophisticated, successful legal practice in New York, NY. In this role, you will provide comprehensive, high-level administrative and light paralegal support to a team of highly skilled attorneys handling intellectual property and complex litigation matters.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a supportive, collaborative team that prioritizes long-term professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Document Production & Formatting: Edit, revise, convert, and clean up complex legal documents using firm styles. Meticulously generate Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents utilizing Best Authority and CompareDocs/Litera .
- Court Filings & Brief Prep: Handle electronic filings (E-filing) across Federal, State, and Bankruptcy courts. Create hyperlinks and briefs via Lexis/Westlaw and bookmark PDFs.
- Patent Prosecution & Litigation Support: Assist with phases of patent prosecution (USPTO, Information Disclosure Statements, prior art searches). Compile US and foreign patents/case law, organize exhibits, and prepare trial binders.
- Docketing & Case Management: Monitor court dockets, track strict deadlines, inform attorneys of required actions, and maintain legal files in chronological order.
- Administrative & Financial Support: Manage Outlook calendars, coordinate travel and restaurant reservations, answer phones, and handle attorney time entry and expense reporting via Aderant/Intapp .
Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years of dedicated law firm experience specializing in Patent and Litigation support.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of legal tech tools is required, including: iManage (or similar DMS), Best Authority, CompareDocs/Litera, Intapp Time, Aderant, Nuance PDF, Zoom/Teams, and MS Office 365 .
- Skills: Exceptional administrative skills with a laser focus on accuracy and detail. Ability to multitask under pressure, prioritize a heavy workload, and work seamlessly both independently and within a team.
- Credentials: High School Diploma required (Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred). Must hold a current Notary Public commission or be willing to acquire one within the first 6 months of employment.
- Flexibility: A professional demeanor with the flexibility to occasionally arrive early or stay late to meet critical trial deadlines.
What's on Offer
- Compensation: Competitive base salary of $80,000 - $110,000 + overtime eligibility.
- Work Structure: Modern hybrid schedule reporting to a beautiful midtown New York office.
- Generous PTO: 18 days of PTO + paid holidays and floating holidays right out of the gate (increasing to 25 days after 5 years).
- Premium Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans; 401(k); Health Savings (HSA) and FSA options; Short & Long-term Disability; Life Insurance.
- Perks: Transit Commuter Benefits, Gym/Wellness reimbursement, Pet Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Company Description This firm genuinely values its team as its greatest asset, offering a highly competitive compensation structure and a comprehensive benefits package. Company Description This firm genuinely values its team as its greatest asset, offering a highly competitive compensation structure and a comprehensive benefits package.