Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Boston, MA)

About the role

Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their fast-paced Litigation Practice Systems Department in Boston.

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.

Qualifications

• Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.

Skills

• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Benefits

Our commitment to diversity is unwavering. Fish & Richardson is an equal opportunity employer and is proud to offer 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. In Boston, the estimated starting pay range is $46.15 - $57.69 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $84,000 - $105,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, skills, professional background, and overall qualifications.

Pay

The estimated starting pay range for this role in Boston is $46.15 - $57.69 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $84,000 - $105,000 annually.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role requiring the ability to work in the Boston office a minimum of 2 days per week or more as needed.