Turner Boyd Seraphine is an established and well-respected intellectual property litigation boutique based in San Mateo. Our firm was built around a simply stated goal: to provide the expertise and quality of a large firm with the personalized service and value of a small firm. We pride ourselves in being an inclusive and truly family-friendly law firm with a strong commitment to pro bono and community service, civility and professional development for all of our team members. We are searching for an experienced practice manager to join our growing law firm.
Position
Our practice managers support our attorneys in all aspects of the daily operation of our busy practice and are an integral part of our team. The candidate must be flexible in terms of willingness and ability to perform a variety of tasks as needed; in other words, we are seeking a person with a willingness to “pitch in” wherever needed, including assisting attorneys, our other practice managers, and our administrative staff. This position is full time, and in person (35-40 hours per week), Monday through Friday.
Qualifications and Experience
· The ideal candidates will have between 2 and 5 years of experience in complex litigation, particularly patent and other IP and/or federal court litigation.
· She/he/they will have a Paralegal certificate and equivalent experience working as a paralegal in an established law firm, or degree from an accredited college with some law office or related experience.
· Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Word (ideally also Excel and PowerPoint), with experience in generating TOC and TOA a plus.
· ECF-filing experience, and/or willingness and aptitude to learn and handle filing process.
· Experience with and/or interest in intellectual property law, including patent-related matters.
· Flexibility in terms of willingness and ability to perform a variety of tasks as needed.
· Self-starter who takes pride of ownership in projects and is willing to learn from others.
· Reliability — being in office on time and consistently during scheduled hours.
· Willingness to work occasional overtime as needed.
Primary Responsibilities
· Managing ECF filing and service of court documents
· Maintaining case calendar and ongoing docket of deadlines, update events as cases progress through stages of litigation, and monitor and remind attorneys and teams of deadlines
· Managing intake of new cases and maintenance of client files, including upkeep and archiving of firm and client records – set up, organize, maintain and archive electronic files
· Word processing and cite checking of legal documents, including review of legal documents for errors and accuracy as to citations, and also TOA and TOC
· Maintaining familiarity with court rules
· Handling confidential and sensitive materials from clients and other parties
· Coordinating with attorneys on document production and review processes, including acting as interface with vendors and review platform providers
Compensation
Our compensation package is competitive with peer firms. Benefits include fully covered health insurance premiums and 401(k) profit sharing. The salary range is $75,000 to $100,000 based on experience.
Contact
Please submit a cover letter and resume for consideration to recruiting@turnerboyd.com. Also be prepared to submit at least three verifiable academic or professional references at the time of the interview.
Turner Boyd Seraphine has pledged to promote diversity and inclusion through hiring and retention, promotion, and leadership. We strongly encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply.