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Legal Executive Assistant - Patent Litigation
At a Glance
- Location
- San Diego, California, United States
- Employment
- full_time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Compensation
- nsation & Schedule Pay range: $45.32 – $60.06/hour (DOE) Hybrid schedule (i
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Education
- Embedded Systems
- Legal
- Logistics
- Medical
Benefits & Perks
fice + remote) Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and
Requirements
5+ years of administrative experience supporting senior-level leadership in a corporate or legal environment
Compensation & Benefits
Pay range: $45.32 – $60.06/hour (DOE)
Hybrid schedule (in-office + remote)
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
No immigration sponsorship available. Agency submissions not accepted.
Responsibilities
This is an executive-level legal support role embedded within a patent litigation practice.
The Legal Executive Assistant (LEA) serves as a trusted business partner to senior attorneys, managing the daily operations of a complex legal practice so attorneys can focus on client work and business development.
The LEA works collaboratively with Legal Administrative Assistants (LAA) and Legal Support Assistants (LSA) to ensure seamless delivery across all practice functions.
Manage attorney projects and deadlines, coordinating with legal and administrative teams to ensure all milestones are met efficiently
Serve as a primary liaison between attorneys, clients, and internal departments — handling inquiries, relaying information, and exercising independent judgment when responding on behalf of attorneys
Delegate tasks to LSAs and internal support teams; monitor progress and communicate updates to ensure timely, accurate delivery