Intellectual Property Legal Assistant - On-Site Role in Miami

Cole, Scott & Kissane, an AV-rated litigation firm, is seeking a full-time, experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for its Miami office.  The ideal candidate will work for two attorneys in federal court and therefore, federal court experience is required. Intellectual property experience is a plus but not required. This position requires strong organizational skills, ability to perform well within a team environment, and communicate professionally with clients and opposing counsel.  

Please note that this is an ON-PREMISES position - Remote work is NOT offered. Please do not apply if you do not currently reside in South Florida.

Job Duties:

• Support attorneys with complex business litigation in federal and Florida courts

• Draft legal documents and assist with U.S. trademark applications and TTAB proceedings

• Manage multi-party case files and organize large volumes of records

• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and prepare summaries

• Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings

• Handle electronic filings through PACER, ESTTA, and other court platforms

• Prepare presentations and manage case materials using Microsoft Office, Adobe, and database tools

• Communicate with clients and team members in both English and Spanish

• Track deadlines and keep cases moving efficiently under time-sensitive conditions

Legal Assistant Requirements and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a legal assistant role within a law firm

• Bilingual: fluent in English and Spanish

• Solid background in business litigation and familiarity with court procedures

• Experience with trademark filings and TTAB matters

• Skilled in legal research and use of Westlaw

• Proficient with PACER, ESTTA, TTABVUE, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and virtual collaboration tools

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Able to prioritize, work independently, and handle a high-volume workload with accuracy

CSK offers top benefits that include 20 days of PTO, 9 paid holidays, health, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability as well as long term care coverage, 401k, and more.

NO AGENCIES OR TELEPHONE INQUIRIES, PLEASE.

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