Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal

About the role

Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their Delaware team in the Litigation Practice Systems Department. This position is eligible for a signing bonus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate creation of case management repository for new matters and carry primary responsibility for case file organization, including but not limited to prompt ECF downloading and distribution.
• Generate and format legal documents; prepare and organize exhibits and finalize for filing and service; coordinate with local counsel and process server.
• Electronically file court papers, remaining current in the nuances of electronic filing rules in pertinent jurisdictions to ensure successful submissions.
• Inform the Litigation Docketing Department (“LDD”) when any new matter is opened; promptly email all filed, served and received documents, party agreements, discovery requests, deposition notices, etc., to the LDD inbox; work closely with LDD to ensure workflow needs are met.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, including maintenance of deposition calendar, transcript processing, and distribution of transcripts and errata sheets to witnesses.
• Communicate with expert witnesses, coordinate logistics and assist with expert report drafting.
• Communicate with clients; answer or direct inquiries.
• Participate in pre-trial planning, coordinate trial logistics and participate in trial events, including on-site support and post-trial shut down.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment, with the focus on legal services delivery.
• Experience with patent litigation is preferred.
• Paralegal Certification preferred.
• Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.

Qualifications

• Occasional travel is required in this position.
• This is a hybrid role requiring the ability to work in the Delaware office a minimum of 2 days per week or more as needed.

Benefits

• A signing bonus, competitive pay, and discretionary bonus opportunities.
• A rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution.
• A family-friendly atmosphere with back-up child care, as well as health and wellness initiatives.

Pay

Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Hybrid role requiring the ability to work in the Delaware office a minimum of 2 days per week or more as needed.