We are looking for an experienced Patent Prosecution Paralegal to join our team in Santa Clara, California. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of patent processes and procedures, including U.S. filings, international coordination, and client communications. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where attention to detail and organizational skills are key.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and file U.S. patent applications, amendments, appeals, and maintenance fees, ensuring compliance with all required protocols.<br>• Coordinate international patent prosecution activities, including liaising with foreign counsel and managing annuity payments.<br>• Manage docketing and calendaring tasks to track deadlines and maintain accurate records.<br>• Compile and deliver detailed status reports to clients, providing clear updates on case progress.<br>• Communicate effectively with clients to address inquiries and ensure smooth handling of patent matters.<br>• Support billing activities by reviewing and processing invoices related to prosecution tasks.<br>• Utilize case management software to organize and maintain documentation efficiently.<br>• Assist with discovery, trial preparation, and civil litigation tasks as needed.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
<p>Robert Half is recruiting a Litigation Paralegal for the East Bay office of a leading national trial law firm. The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for managing the firm's casework. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a FRIENDLY office with a VERY COLLEGIAL TEAM and have great hands-on litigation and substantive discovery experience.</p><p><br></p><p>The following are the responsibilities for the position:</p><p>• Open and maintain case files containing medical records, case activity, list of court dates, settlement information, etc.;</p><p>• Summarize and upload medical records, radiology films, medical billing, pathology results into database;</p><p>• Handle requests for medical, employment, military, Social Security, autopsy, and other records and prepare draft of objections to release;</p><p>• Draft responses to interrogatories, discovery requests, and meet and confer letters;</p><p>• Obtain authorizations from plaintiffs and provide records to opposing counsel and medical experts;</p><p>• Contact physicians and hospitals to get and draft declarations for deposition and trial preference motions for terminally ill plaintiffs;</p><p>• Prepare depo notices, book court reporters/videographers, draft and serve subpoenas for witnesses and documents;</p><p>• Enter court appearances and discovery / motion due dates into Master Calendar and apprise attorneys of upcoming deadlines;</p><p>• Draft pleadings including ex parte applications, noticed motions (e.g., preference, consolidate), offers to compromise, case management conference (CMC) statements, etc.;</p><p>• Prepare correspondence with clients, referring counsel, opposing counsel for supervising attorneys’ signature;</p><p>• Phone clients and treaters to update status reports;</p><p>• Significant trial preparation (and even war room coordination and trial attendance for senior paralegal) work for busy trial calendar.</p><p><br></p><p>The following are the qualifications for the role:</p><p>• 2+ years of experience as a paralegal working with plaintiffs and their families and reviewing medical and personnel records in a tort/personal injury practice (need for sensitivity and compassion!);</p><p>• High attention to detail, very organized (understand the flow of civil litigation and the motion calendar and the due dates), sound decision making and creative problem solving abilities;</p><p>• Excellent communication skills, team player but can also work independently, able to work fast under pressure to meet multiple deadlines, and manage numerous tasks for heavy caseload; and</p><p>• IT literate, experience with preparing tables of contents and tables of authorities (TOCs/TOAs), proficiency with Microsoft Word (good formatting skills needed) and litigation support software; and</p><p>• Trial preparation experience is a plus.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a direct-hire opportunity. Our well-regarded law firm client pays a base salary of $75,000 - 100,000+/yr, DOE, and great benefits (e.g., 100% of medical insurance premium covered for employee and family and 401(k) Plan with Firm match)! For confidential consideration, please email your resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com. Thank you!</p>
<p>We are on the lookout for a diligent and high energy Litigation Secretary to join a growing law firm in San Francisco, California. As a Legal Secretary, your role will involve providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support to litigation attorneys, facilitating meetings, managing attorneys' calendars and handling court filings. This role operates within the legal industry and offers an exciting opportunity to engage with various aspects of the legal process.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><p><br></p><p>• Traveling to and attending trials with the Partner.</p><p>• Providing administrative and clerical support to Litigation Attorneys in relation to their cases and clients</p><p>• Drafting and editing correspondence, memos, and other legal documents</p><p>• Handling court filings and e-filings</p><p>• Facilitating meetings, depositions, and client calls</p><p>• Maintaining attorneys' calendars and coordinating with the records and conflicts departments in the opening and closing of matters</p><p>• Entering and editing attorney time as necessary</p><p>• Utilizing strong organizational skills to manage various tasks and deadlines</p><p>• Demonstrating excellent verbal and written skills in communication with clients, attorneys, and courts</p><p>• Displaying strong word processing and formatting skills, including experience generating tables of contents and tables of authorities</p><p>• Independently e-filing in accordance with court rules</p><p>• Leveraging civil litigation experience and knowledge of state and federal court rules, procedures, and calendaring requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Skills required for this role include Civil Litigation, Civil Litigation Experience, e-Filing, Court Filing, Courts - Federal, Courts - State, and Managing Calendar.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join a midsized firm in the East Bay. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with substantial experience in litigation matters, ideally with exposure to labor and employment cases. You will play a critical role in supporting attorneys through administrative tasks, document preparation, court filings, and calendar management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft and format legal documents, including correspondence, reports, pleadings, and memoranda, using word processing software.</p><p>• File legal documents electronically and physically with district and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies, ensuring compliance with rules and deadlines.</p><p>• Manage schedules and deadlines by maintaining calendar and docket systems, sending reminders, and organizing appointments.</p><p>• Handle incoming phone calls, take detailed messages, and route calls appropriately.</p><p>• Coordinate outgoing mail and deliveries to ensure timely distribution.</p><p>• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring all documents are appropriately indexed and accessible.</p><p>• Assist with travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and other logistics.</p><p>• Conduct research on state and federal court rules and procedures as needed.</p><p>• Train new team members on office procedures and specialized software.</p><p>• Communicate with courts, clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and arbitrators to schedule hearings, arbitrations, and other events.</p>
