legal support specialist

Greenberg Traurig

<div>Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Team as a Legal Support Specialist located in our Garden City office.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities while ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success and anticipating needs. If you are someone who values precision, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact.
This role will be based in our Garden City Office, on an in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building.
Position Summary
The Legal Support Specialist provides high-level secretarial and administrative support attorneys in Real Estate Land Use and Litigation practice areas. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrate initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.
Key Responsibilities
<ul><li>Provides day-to-day administrative support to assigned attorneys, developing familiarity with their practice areas, clients, and active matters.
</li><li>Edits, proofreads, and processes legal documents, including preparing correspondence, memoranda, applications, documents, presentations, or other practice specific documents.
</li><li>Coordinates, prepares and files application materials to local government bodies, zoning boards and planning commissions
</li><li>Prepares and e-files pleadings and exhibits with courts.
</li><li>Prepares zoning lists and coordinate mailings to residents
</li><li>Helps create and maintain tracking tools for status of assignments and deadlines and provide updates upon request.
</li><li>Provides status updates to attorneys on deadlines, tasks, and progress. Escalate issues or delays as needed.
</li><li>Communicates with municipal office staff, third party consultants, and clients to request information and coordinate project details.
</li><li>Manages attorney calendars, including scheduling meetings and logistics (e.g., conference rooms, video conferencing, visitor access and catering requirements).
</li><li>Assists with new client matter intake by submitting conflict check requests opening new matters and preparing draft engagement letters.
</li><li>Provides support with billing activities, including proofreading invoices and assisting with billing.
</li><li>Coordinates with firm travel agency to book travel arrangements.
</li><li>Prepares and submits expense reports and reimbursement requests accurately and timely.
</li><li>Organizes and maintains electronic and paper legal files in accordance with designated filing standards.
</li></ul>Qualifications
Skills &amp; Competencies
<ul><li>Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time‑management skills.
</li><li>Proficiency with rules for court document filings.
</li><li>Responsive and professional, with a focus on providing excellent client service.
</li><li>Able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
</li><li>Willing to learn, ask questions, and follow instructions; completes tasks with reliable follow‑up.
</li><li>Clear written and verbal communication skills and a professional demeanor.
</li><li>Able to work independently on routine tasks with minimal guidance and supervision.
</li><li>Available to work a full‑time schedule with flexibility for occasional overtime or extended hours.
</li></ul>Education &amp; Prior Experience
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or equivalent experience is preferred
</li><li>The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of real estate land use ore litigation experience; law firm experience is preferred.
</li><li>Knowledge of laws, legal codes, or agency rules of assigned practice group/dept.
</li></ul>Technology
<ul><li>Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as document management and other office technologies
</li><li>Experience with E-Filing procedures with State, Federal courts.
</li></ul>The expected pay range for this position is:
$48.32 - $55.07 per hour
Salary will be determined based upon education, experience, job related factors permitted by law, internal equity, and market data, including geographic pay differentials in locations where market pay differs from the national average. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual&rsquo;s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.</div>

Legal Support Specialist

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

<div></div><div><div><div><div>TCS Bangalore Hiring for Legal Operations Specialist

Role: Legal Operations Specialist - &ndash; US Client Support 
Experience: 3 to 8 Years 
Job Location: Bangalore 
Shift Timing: 3:30 PM to 1:30 AM / 06:30 PM to 4:30 AM (Dependent on the client requirements) (Non-Negotiable)

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Eligibility:
<ul><li> Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10 + 2 + 3)</li></ul>
<ul><li> Full time regular LLB/LLM is mandate</li></ul>
<ul><li> Should be flexible with night shifts &amp; rotation shifts</li></ul>

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Legal Operations Specialist to support US-based legal teams. The role involves managing critical legal processes, including drafting and issuing legal holds, preparing engagement letters for counsel, and coordinating settlement check requests. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of US legal standards, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills
<ul><li> Strong knowledge of US litigation procedures, FRCP, and eDiscovery obligations.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Excellent legal drafting and communication skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Familiarity with contract law, engagement terms, and settlement processes.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Proficiency in MS Office Suite and legal document management systems.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.</li></ul>

Preferred Technical Skills
<ul><li> Experience with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Exterro).</li></ul>
<ul><li> Familiarity with compliance tools and workflow management systems.</li></ul>

Certifications (Preferred)
<ul><li> ACEDS (Certified eDiscovery Specialist).</li></ul>
<ul><li> IAPP (Privacy Certification) or similar compliance certifications.</li></ul>

Key Competencies
<ul><li> Attention to detail and accuracy.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Strong organizational and time-management skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Ability to work independently and collaborate across global teams.</li></ul>

Responsibilities:
<ul><li> Legal Holds</li></ul>

o Draft and issue legal hold notices in compliance with US litigation and eDiscovery requirements. 
o Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure timely implementation. 
o Track and maintain accurate records of legal hold acknowledgments.
<ul><li> Engagement Letters</li></ul>

o Prepare and review engagement letters for external counsel in accordance with US legal and ethical standards. 
o Ensure accuracy of scope, fee arrangements, and compliance with company policies. 
o Liaise with counsel and internal teams for approvals and execution.
<ul><li> Settlement Check Requests</li></ul>

o Prepare documentation for settlement payments and ensure compliance with US settlement agreements. 
o Collaborate with finance teams for timely processing and tracking of payments. 
o Maintain detailed logs and reports for audit and compliance purposes.<div> 
</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div>Location</div>
<div>Bengaluru</div>
</div><div><div>Job Function</div>
<div>BUSINESS PROCESS SERVICES</div>
</div><div><div>Role</div>
<div>Support Executive</div>
</div><div><div>Job Id</div>
<div>394411</div>
</div><div><div>Desired Skills</div>
<div>Legal Counsel</div>
</div></div>Desired Candidate Profile
<div><div>Qualifications : BACH. OF GEN. LAW</div></div></div><div></div>

Legal Operations Specialist

Qwalifize LLC

<div>Type:<ul><li>
3-year Contract with two 1-year extensions (totaling 5 years)</li></ul>
Full Time or Part Time:<ul><li>
Full-Time</li></ul>
Pay Rate:<ul><li>
TBD</li></ul>
Location:<ul><li>
San Antonio, Texas &ndash; Onsite</li><li>
Multiple locations within 15 miles of the zip code 78207</li></ul>
Language Requirements:<ul><li>
Write, read, and speak English</li></ul>
Language Preferences:<ul><li>
Write, read, and speak Spanish</li></ul>
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Support Specialist to provide administrative and legal support to the Legal Department within a large, structured organization. This position plays a key role in supporting litigation activities, maintaining organized case files, coordinating court-related schedules, and assisting with the preparation of legal documents and correspondence.
The Litigation Support Specialist works closely with legal counsel, risk management personnel, operational leadership, and external parties to ensure accurate documentation, timely filings, and efficient case management. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience Requirements<ul><li>
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in legal support, litigation support, or related administrative role</li><li>
Experience assembling and maintaining litigation files (electronic and hard copy)</li><li>
Experience preparing legal documents including complaints, discovery requests, discovery responses, pleadings, and related materials</li><li>
Experience coordinating court filings, mediations, depositions, hearings, and trials</li><li>
Experience e-filing and e-serving legal documents</li><li>
Experience reviewing and organizing medical billing records and related documentation</li><li>
Experience maintaining case status reports and tracking litigation deadlines</li><li>
Ability to gather and compile documents from multiple departments for legal responses</li><li>
Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation processes</li><li>
Ability to type at least 50 words per minute with accuracy</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced word processing functions and PowerPoint</li><li>
Ability to operate standard office equipment</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>
Strong organizational and time-management skills</li><li>
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive legal and personnel information</li><li>
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations</li></ul>
Experience Preferences<ul><li>
Experience working in a corporate, governmental, or public-sector legal environment
</li><li>Experience supporting tort litigation or employment-related claims</li><li>
Experience working with risk management information systems</li><li>
Experience serving as an e-filing system administrator</li></ul>
Physical Requirements<ul><li>
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods</li><li>
Ability to lift objects weighing 10&ndash;20 pounds</li><li>
Minimal physical exertion</li></ul>
Education Requirements<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience</li></ul>
Education Preferences<ul><li>
Continuing education or training in legal studies, paralegal studies, or litigation support</li></ul>
Training Schedule:<ul><li>
TBD</li></ul>
Schedule:<ul><li>
Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST).</li></ul>
Dress Code:<ul><li>
TBD</li></ul>
Benefits:<ul><li>
TBD</li></ul>
Additional Information:
Drug screening, background, and reference checks are performed if required. Valid identification and reliable transportation are required. We are an E-Verify employer. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee&rsquo;s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Our employees are authorized to work in the United States.</div>

Litigation Support Specialist

Biogensys

<div>
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 Job Description
 
 
 
 Supports legal staff by managing discovery, research, evidence, and trial exhibits; drafting documents; coordinating witnesses; maintaining case files; and assisting at proceedings using various legal systems and tools.
 
 
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 Handles discovery requests and coordinates related document production
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 Conducts legal research to support case preparation
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 Drafts legal memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents
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 Prepares correspondence related to legal matters, cases, and judicial proceedings
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 Locates and coordinates with expert witnesses for specific case needs
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 Interviews witnesses and other relevant parties under the direction of legal staff to gather case information
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 Summarizes transcripts and other documents for legal staff review
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 Drafts jury instructions when assigned
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 Identifies and interviews fact witnesses for case-specific details
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 Attends court and agency proceedings to assist legal staff as directed
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 Serves as liaison with government agencies on behalf of the legal staff
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 Organizes, maintains, and manages case files, including developing and implementing retrieval systems
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 Acts as custodian of case files when required
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 Organizes and maintains research materials to ensure accessibility, retrieving information upon request
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 Assists in training and guiding clerical support staff in legal-related functions
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 Learns and uses various electronic, manual, and computerized information systems utilized by the agency, office, or related units
 
 
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 Skills Required
 
 
 
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 Ability to support legal staff in all phases of case preparation
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 Proficiency in handling discovery and coordinating document production
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 Strong legal research skills
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 Skill in managing evidence and preparing trial exhibits
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 Proficiency in drafting legal documents and correspondence
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 Ability to coordinate with expert and fact witnesses
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 Skill in summarizing transcripts and legal documents
 </li>
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 Ability to assist at court and agency proceedings
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 Proficiency in organizing and maintaining case files and research materials
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 Ability to serve as custodian of records
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 Strong liaison and communication skills with government agencies
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 Ability to guide and mentor clerical staff in legal-related functions
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 Proficiency in using electronic, manual, and computerized legal systems
 
 
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 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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 Additional Information
 
 
 
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 Dress Code: Monday through Thursday; jeans permitted on Friday only.
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 Parking: Available
 
 
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 About Us
 
 
 
 We are specialized in recruiting and deliver the best professional talent of industry and we are committed to deliver best experience for our clients and job seekers. With over two decades of experience in the recruitment industry, we proudly help you to find the next job that matches your professional skills. Our team understands your needs or requirement before starting the recruitment, that enables to find the high quality of talent with high success rate of talent delivery, keeps us continue to be the best in the industry. By responding to this job posting, you are consenting to receive text/SMS messages from us. Thank you.
</div>

Senior Legal Specialist

Qualcomm

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Company:
</h2>Qualcomm Incorporated
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Area:
</h2>Legal Group, Legal Group &gt; Legal Specialist
General Summary:
Manages dockets, portfolios, investigations, transactions, and/or litigations across the life cycle to provide comprehensive legal and operational support to department. Fulfills Qualcomm's obligations by analyzing data and information, conducting research, producing documents, and executing requests. Maintains up-to-date awareness of legal framework as well as internal policies, procedures, and resources to meet department legal needs, and looks for ways to increase efficiencies. Collaborates within and outside of the company to understand needs and address issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in the legal field and 3+ years of industry-specific legal experience.
</li></ul>OR
 
Paralegal Certificate and 3+ years of experience in the legal field and 3+ years of industry-specific legal experience.
 
OR
 
High School diploma or equivalent and 6+ years of experience in the legal field and 6+ years of industry-specific legal experience.
Qualifications
<ul><li>Both in-house OR private practice law firm experience required.
</li><li>Skilled in USPTO prosecution procedures, rules, and forms.
</li><li>Solid knowledge of U.S. and international patent filing procedures and rules.
</li><li>Supreme Docket Management, time management and organization skills.
</li><li>Impeccable multi-tasking and prioritization in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
</li><li>Skilled in exhibiting professionalism and composure in stressful situations and in meeting short deadlines.
</li><li>Ability to read, understand, and extract relevant information accurately from legal documents.
</li><li>Solid skills in Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate to advanced skills using Word and Excel.
</li><li>Must have strong aptitude for computer software application programs and working knowledge of applicable software programs for carrying out patent prosecution duties, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, patent and trademark filing programs (USPTO e-filing, e-PCT, PCT-Safe), online services (e.g., USPTO, records management systems, and docketing programs.
</li><li>Expertise in using computer databases and web-based platforms.
</li><li>Strong familiarity with the USPTO website and other US and foreign patent internet sites and tools.
</li><li>Knowledge and extensive experience using ePCT. File PCT and U.S. applications electronically through Patent Center.
</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Adobe Acrobat Professional and Visio.
</li></ul>Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Manages multiple medium to large sized and/or complex dockets, portfolios, investigations, transactions, and/or litigations across the life cycle to support Qualcomm's obligations with minimal guidance.
</li><li>Leverages knowledge of relevant legal framework as well as Qualcomm policies, practices, resources, systems, and tools related to one's area to provide legal support to department and other legal personnel.
</li><li>Analyzes, interprets, executes, and fulfills requests to meet obligations based on in-depth knowledge of one's legal area or business function.
</li><li>Drafts, files, produces, reviews, and/or preserves work product in fulfillment of Qualcomm's obligations with little to no guidance.
</li><li>Researches, collects, and reviews data from various resources to obtain necessary information and documents; helps junior team members do the same.
</li><li>Accurately enters, analyzes, and manages legal data, runs queries, and locates and extracts information from databases with close attention to detail; helps junior team members do the same.
</li><li>Builds and maintains collaborative partnerships with internal and/or external stakeholders (e.g., in-house attorneys, outside counsel, legal analysts) with minimal guidance to understand needs, share updates, and address issues.
</li><li>Follows processes and approaches to accomplish work and recognizes ways to improve existing ones.
</li><li>Manages individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with supervision.
</li><li>Makes sound, ethical, and timely decisions, solicits guidance from senior team members as needed.
</li></ul>The IP Legal Specialist, Staff will support the patent prosecution team by working closely with patent attorneys/agents and interacting with outside legal counsel and foreign associates.
Responsibilities include:
<ul><li>Preparing, filing, and prosecuting patents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) using ePCT. File PCT and U.S. applications electronically through Patent Center.
</li><li>Manage all related prosecution documents for US and PCT applications. This includes corresponding with foreign associates on foreign prosecution and timely reporting of official correspondence.
</li><li>Work with internal attorneys, agents, and international law firms utilizing knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent rules and requirements to respond to office actions, complete formalities, and provide all materials and support. Monitor and ensure all deadlines are met.
</li><li>Preparing and filing various patent-related documents such as provisional, non-provisional, PCT, and design application transmittal papers, preliminary amendments, responses to missing parts, petitions, requests for extensions of time, information disclosure statements, notices of appeal, and paying issue fees.
</li><li>Coordinating and executing Assignments, Powers of Attorney, and Declarations.
</li><li>Managing all aspects of US, PCT, and foreign patent prosecution, including drafting formality documents, attending to document legalization, and complying with priority document requirements.
</li><li>Contributing to administrative projects to uphold the highest legal and ethical standards in the IP Department.
</li><li>Processing patent-related emails from the IP team and US and foreign patent counsel.
</li><li>Updating patent deadlines, entering commentary on their status, and removing completed deadlines upon confirmation of filing.
</li><li>Preparing, distributing, and updating docket reports for attorneys/agents as requested.
</li><li>Collaborating with attorneys/agents to track and ensure timely compliance with deadlines.
</li><li>Developing best practices and job aids to maintain a high-functioning IP Department.
</li><li>Performing additional duties as assigned.
</li></ul><div>Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
</div>To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law. 
Pay range and Other Compensation &amp; Benefits :
$40.27 - $60.41
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer &ndash; and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .</div>

Legal Specialist, Senior

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Company:
</h2>Qualcomm Incorporated
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Area:
</h2>Legal Group, Legal Group &gt; Legal Specialist
General Summary:
Manages dockets, portfolios, investigations, transactions, and/or litigations across the life cycle to provide comprehensive legal and operational support to department. Fulfills Qualcomm's obligations by analyzing data and information, conducting research, producing documents, and executing requests. Maintains up-to-date awareness of legal framework as well as internal policies, procedures, and resources to meet department legal needs, and looks for ways to increase efficiencies. Collaborates within and outside of the company to understand needs and address issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in the legal field and 5+ years of industry-specific legal experience.
</li></ul>OR
 
Paralegal Certificate and 5+ years of experience in the legal field and 5+ years of industry-specific legal experience.
 
OR
 
High School diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of experience in the legal field and 8+ years of industry-specific legal experience.
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Both in-house OR private practice law firm experience required.
</li><li>Skilled in USPTO prosecution procedures, rules, and forms.
</li><li>Solid knowledge of U.S. and international patent filing procedures and rules.
</li><li>Supreme Docket Management, time management and organization skills.
</li><li>Impeccable multi-tasking and prioritization in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
</li><li>Skilled in exhibiting professionalism and composure in stressful situations and in meeting short deadlines.
</li><li>Ability to read, understand, and extract relevant information accurately from legal documents.
</li><li>Solid skills in Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate to advanced skills using Word and Excel.
</li><li>Must have strong aptitude for computer software application programs and working knowledge of applicable software programs for carrying out patent prosecution duties, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, patent and trademark filing programs (USPTO e-filing, e-PCT, PCT-Safe),online services (e.g., USPTO, records management systems, and docketing programs.
</li><li>Expertise in using computer databases and web-based platforms.
</li><li>Strong familiarity with the USPTO website and other US and foreign patent internet sites and tools.
</li><li>Knowledge and extensive experience using ePCT. File PCT and U.S. applications electronically through Patent Center.
</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Adobe Acrobat Professional and Visio.
</li></ul>Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Manages multiple medium to large sized and/or complex dockets, portfolios, investigations, transactions, and/or litigations across the life cycle to support Qualcomm's obligations with minimal guidance.
</li><li>Leverages knowledge of relevant legal framework as well as Qualcomm policies, practices, resources, systems, and tools related to one's area to provide legal support to department and other legal personnel.
</li><li>Analyzes, interprets, executes, and fulfills requests to meet obligations based on in-depth knowledge of one's legal area or business function.
</li><li>Drafts, files, produces, reviews, and/or preserves work product in fulfillment of Qualcomm's obligations with little to no guidance.
</li><li>Researches, collects, and reviews data from various resources to obtain necessary information and documents; helps junior team members do the same.
</li><li>Accurately enters, analyzes, and manages legal data, runs queries, and locates and extracts information from databases with close attention to detail; helps junior team members do the same.
</li><li>Builds and maintains collaborative partnerships with internal and/or external stakeholders (e.g., in-house attorneys, outside counsel, legal analysts) with minimal guidance to understand needs, share updates, and address issues.
</li><li>Follows processes and approaches to accomplish work and recognizes ways to improve existing ones.
</li><li>Manages individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with supervision.
</li><li>Makes sound, ethical, and timely decisions, solicits guidance from senior team members as needed.
</li></ul>The IP Legal Specialist, Staff will support the patent prosecution team by working closely with patent attorneys/agents and interacting with outside legal counsel and foreign associates.
Responsibilities include:
<ul><li>Preparing, filing, and prosecuting patents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) using ePCT. File PCT and U.S. applications electronically through Patent Center.
</li><li>Manage all related prosecution documents for US and PCT applications. This includes corresponding with foreign associates on foreign prosecution and timely reporting of official correspondence.
</li><li>Work with internal attorneys, agents, and international law firms utilizing knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent rules and requirements to respond to office actions, complete formalities, and provide all materials and support. Monitor and ensure all deadlines are met.
</li><li>Preparing and filing various patent-related documents such as provisional, non-provisional, PCT, and design application transmittal papers, preliminary amendments, responses to missing parts, petitions, requests for extensions of time, information disclosure statements, notices of appeal, and paying issue fees.
</li><li>Coordinating and executing Assignments, Powers of Attorney, and Declarations.
</li><li>Managing all aspects of US, PCT, and foreign patent prosecution, including drafting formality documents, attending to document legalization, and complying with priority document requirements.
</li><li>Contributing to administrative projects to uphold the highest legal and ethical standards in the IP Department.
</li><li>Processing patent-related emails from the IP team and US and foreign patent counsel.
</li><li>Updating patent deadlines, entering commentary on their status, and removing completed deadlines upon confirmation of filing.
</li><li>Preparing, distributing, and updating docket reports for attorneys/agents as requested.
</li><li>Collaborating with attorneys/agents to track and ensure timely compliance with deadlines.
</li><li>Developing best practices and job aids to maintain a high-functioning IP Department.
</li><li>Performing additional duties as assigned.
</li><li>Provides guidance to other members; does not have direct reports.
</li><li>Decisions are moderate in nature. Errors are detected and corrected with relatively minor financial impact or effect on projects, operations, or customer relationships. May require involvement beyond immediate work group to correct.
</li><li>Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex and/or detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing knowledge levels. Role may require strong negotiation and influence, communication to large groups or high-level constituents.
</li><li>Most tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively; mistakes may result in some rework.
</li><li>Substantial creativity is needed to innovate new processes, procedures, or work products within guidelines or to achieve established objectives.
</li><li>Deductive and inductive problem solving is required; multiple approaches may be taken/necessary to solve the problem; often information is missing or incomplete; intermediate data analysis/interpretation skills may be required.
</li><li>Incumbent's input may be solicited during strategic planning period.
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Pay range and Other Compensation &amp; Benefits :
$47.27 - $70.91
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Legal Specialist, Staff

Kahana & Feld LLP

<div>The Paralegal Support Services Specialist will provide support across multiple practice groups within the firm. In addition to performing standard paralegal duties, this role is responsible for paralegal triage, covering planned and unplanned absences (PTO, leave), assisting with trial and project overflow, and ensuring continuity of legal support across departments.
Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>
Perform administrative duties, including scheduling appointments, hearings, and deadlines; organizing case files; and managing logistics.</li><li>
Draft, edit, and manage legal documents (e.g. pleadings, discovery, correspondence).</li><li>
Assist with legal research, cite-checking, and document review, as needed.</li><li>
Coordinate and track filings with state and federal courts and understand electronic filing processes for various courts.</li><li>
Manage case files and maintain document databases.</li><li>
Maintain a working knowledge of the code of civil procedure, civil code, local rules, and courtroom rules and procedures.</li><li>
Respond to urgent or last-minute requests that come into the Paralegal Triage email, for paralegal assistance across practice groups.</li><li>
Prioritize and allocate time effectively to handle simultaneous demands from different practice groups.</li><li>
Provide seamless coverage for paralegals on vacation, medical leave, or other absences.</li><li>
Step into active cases and projects with minimal transition time.</li><li>
Ensure continuity of client service and adherence to deadlines during coverage periods.</li><li>
Assess and communicate workload issues and capacity to the Paralegal Manager</li><li>
When required, assist with trial preparation and logistics, including exhibit preparation, witness binders, and evidence tracking.</li><li>
Provide in-office or on-site trial support as needed.</li><li>
Support legal teams during high-demand phases of litigation or transactions.</li><li>
Fill temporary gaps in paralegal staffing due to turnover or staffing transitions.</li><li>
Rotate across practice areas as needed to meet business demands.</li><li>
Work closely with the Paralegal Manager to assess where support is most critically needed.</li><li>
Accurately document and bill for all billable and non-billable work and tasks according to billing procedures, ensuring that annual billable hour requirements are met.</li><li>
Attend paralegal meetings and other meetings as required.</li><li>
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred, or equivalent experience working in a legal environment; JD degree is a plus.</li><li>
5+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm setting.</li><li>
Litigation and insurance defense experience preferred.</li><li>
Prior experience in multiple practice areas a strong plus.</li><li>
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with all stages of litigation, including pre-trial, trial, and post-trial procedures.</li><li>
Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively across multiple teams and practice groups.</li><li>
Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.</li><li>
Proficiency with legal software.</li><li>
Comfortable in fast-paced and high-pressure environments, especially around trial deadlines.</li></ul>
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Kahana Feld provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type
Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Work Location
In-Office. Hybrid after 90-days of employment
Work Schedule
8:30-5:30pm Monday-Friday. Occasional weeknights, weekends, and holidays, as needed to meet firm&rsquo;s needs.
Physical Requirements
Primarily sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Work can be performed with or without accommodation.
Travel
5-10% domestic travel by car and by plane.</div>

Paralegal Support Services Specialist

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