Experienced Intellectual Property Docketing Specialist needed for leading Intellectual Property Law Firm in Orange County, CA. Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years IP Docketing experience to include Trademark and Patent (both US & Foreign) and have knowledge of current USPTO rules. Experience with CPI is necessary and experience with Madrid protocol is preferred (but not mandatory). This position will be supporting the firm’s IP Prosecution group. Direct hire. Salary commensurate with experience along with an excellent benefit package. Job #165.
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IP DOCKETING SPECIALIST (ORANGE COUNTY, CA)- JOB #165
CIVIL LITIGATION PARALEGAL (COMMERCIAL LITIGATION/ PRODUCT LIABILITY) - JOB #164
Experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal needed for busy Downtown, San Diego Law Firm. Must have a minimum of 5+ years experience in the areas of commercial litigation and product liability for an expanding practice. Bachelor’s Degree and ABA Paralegal certification required. Successful applicant will work closely with attorneys managing nationwide litigation and will be required to organize and become familiar with detailed facts of each matter. Proactive approach to workload and positive attitude are essential. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Concordance required. Salary range commensurate with experience along with benefits. Job #164.
LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY/ PARALEGAL- JOB #163
Litigation Legal Secretary/ Paralegal needed for busy Boutique Law Firm in Downtown, San Diego. Must have a minimum 5+ years of local, state and federal court experience. Fast typing speed required (75+wpm). Experience with document production, trial prep, discovery process, redacting files, handling privilege logs, etc. required. Must be able to work in a busy atmosphere and hit the ground running. A professional demeanor, top notch work ethic, strong accuracy, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines required. Proficiency in MS Word essential. Temp to hire position. Salary range upper 40K’s to 50K. Job #163.
EXPERIENCED COMPLEX LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY (FEDERAL EXPERIENCE) - JOB #161
Experienced Complex Litigation Legal Secretary needed for mid size San Diego Law Firm. At least 5+ years of federal and CA state litigation experience required (federal a must). Will be supporting a Partner and Associate on a busy desk. Advanced MS Word knowledge is essential. Strong work ethic, deadline driven, professional demeanor and excellent attention to detail required. Hours are 8:30-5. Salary range mid to upper 50K’s with benefits. Job #161.
EXPERIENCED LITIGATION LEGAL WORD-PROCESSOR - JOB 160
Experienced Legal Word-Processor needed for mid-size San Diego Law Firm. Must have direct experience working with litigation documents. Will also be handling overflow support for the Legal Secretaries. Proficiency in MS Word (styles, tables, formatting and document management), Legal Solutions and Excel are required. Top notch attention to detail, accuracy and speed required. Hours are 8:30-5. Salary range $40K-$44/yr. Job #160.
TEMPORARY SR. PATENT PROSECUTION LEGAL SECRETARY - JOB #159
Experienced Temporary Patent Prosecution Legal Secretary needed for 2-3 week assignment supporting a busy National Law Firm in Del Mar, CA. Must have advanced U.S. patent prosecution skills and be able to jump in and hit the ground running. Will be supporting the Managing Partner on a busy desk. Must be detail oriented, professional and hard working. Hours are 8-5. Pay rate: $25/hr. Starting ASAP. Job #159
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LEGAL ASSISTANT - JOB #158
Intellectual Property Legal Assistant needed for leading National Law Firm in Carmel Valley, CA. Must have at least 4-5 years of recent intellectual property experience handling both patent prosecution and litigation. Will be responsible for handling client correspondence, document preparation, time entry, document management, discovery, case management, USPTO filings, patent searches, IDS preparation, etc. 37.5 hour work week. Salary commensurate with experience along with excellent benefits. Temp to hire opening. Job #158.
LITIGATION DOCKETING CLERK - JOB #157
Litigation Docketing Clerk needed for leading National Law Firm in Carmel Valley, CA. This position will be responsible for docketing all litigation deadlines in their three CA offices, and will provide docketing support to multiple practice areas that do litigation work. Must have at least 2-3 years of litigation experience and a Bachelor’s Degree. Additional requirements: Strong attention to detail, analytical abilities and resourcefulness; Strong written and oral communication skills; Demonstrated ability to professionally interact with attorneys, staff, and co-workers within the firm; Proven project execution skills and a strong client service attitude; Ability to prioritize and execute tasks; Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team; Flexibility to work overtime when necessary. Responsibilities: Obtain and manage copies of all mail, notices from the court, and papers that have been served. Docket all deadlines into the docketing system, and ensure that all originals are sent to the pleadings files for filing; Prepare and distribute weekly reports to all attorneys notifying them of upcoming deadlines; Keep docketing system updated by closing out dates for cases that have settled or motions that have been withdrawn; Keep abreast of developments, procedures and rules in the forums where the firm practices, as well general state and federal practice; Assist attorneys with all state and federal electronic filings; Establish and maintain good working relationships with the courts, and vendors including process servers and couriers; Perform other duties as assigned.
SR. CIVIL LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY - JOB #155
Sr. Level Civil Litigation Legal Secretary needed for busy mid-size litigation law firm in Downtown, San Diego. Must have at least 5-7 years of local civil litigation experience and excellent tenure. Proficiency in MS Word and a typing speed of 70+wpm required. Ability to hit the ground running required. Professional demeanor, top notch work ethic and ability to meet deadlines essential. Hours: 8:30-5 with possible overtime. Temporary position to start. Possible temp to hire. Pay rate $23-$25/hr. Parking allowance provided. Job #155.
TEMPORARY BANKRUPTCY PARALEGAL - JOB #154
Temporary Bankruptcy Paralegal needed for busy Bankruptcy Law Firm in Downtown, San Diego. At least 1 year of recent bankruptcy (Ch. 7 & 13/ debtors side) experience in a paralegal role required. Knowledge of Best Case required. Experience with MS Office, ECF and Time Matters preferred. Must have a professional demeanor, strong work ethic, team player attitude, and solid organizational and communication skills. Hours are 8-5. Temporary position for an immediate opening. Pay rate $16-$18/hr. Job #154.

