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Legal Secretary - IP

Houston, TX · On-site

$42K - $57K/yr

An exciting opportunity has just come up for an intellectual property legal secretary. The Houston office of a national firm has an immediate need for a legal secretary with experience in ...

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How much do manager intellectual property legal assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager intellectual property legal assistant in the United States is $73,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Intellectual Property Legal Assistant vs Patent Paralegal?

AspectManager Intellectual Property Legal AssistantPatent Paralegal
CredentialsLegal assistant certification, IP law knowledgeParalegal certification, patent law familiarity
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departmentsPatent law firms, corporate IP teams
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in legal and corporate IP settingsPrimarily in patent-focused legal teams
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in IP legal supportClarifying patent law support roles

The Manager Intellectual Property Legal Assistant and Patent Paralegal roles both support IP legal teams but differ in scope and responsibilities. The manager typically oversees legal assistants, manages IP portfolios, and handles complex legal tasks, while the patent paralegal focuses on patent filings, research, and document preparation. Both roles require legal or paralegal certifications and are found in similar work environments, but their focus areas and seniority levels differ.

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Infographic showing various Manager Intellectual Property Legal Assistant job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,557 per year, or $35.4 per hour.

Legal Secretary - IP

srs legal

Houston, TX • On-site

$42K - $57K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

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An exciting opportunity has just come up for an intellectual property legal secretary.  The Houston office of a national firm has an immediate need for a legal secretary with experience in Intellectual Property (Patent, Trademark and/or Copyright).  The perfect candidate will have the following:

  • 5-7 years of experience in intellectual property as a legal secretary
  • Exposure to patent, trademark and/or copyright required
  • Excellent organizational and communication (oral/written) skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and advanced document preparation skills
  • Ability to multi-task and have a strong attention to detail
  • Experience with law firm billing systems
  • Professionalism, maturity and reliability

This well-reputed firm is offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits package so the position likely will not be open long. 

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