Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job Description

Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal | Fish & Richardson P.C.

The Tone:
This is a hybrid role at Fish & Richardson P.C., located in Wilmington, DE, requiring office presence a minimum of 2 days per week. Fish & Richardson is a global intellectual property law firm, established in 1878, with over 400 attorneys and technology specialists across the U.S., Europe, and China, serving innovative and influential companies worldwide. This position is vital for supporting the firm’s litigation practice by managing case files, preparing legal documents, and coordinating various logistical aspects, directly contributing to efficient legal service delivery. The firm maintains a creative and inclusive culture, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences, recognized as an Outstanding Workplace.

The TL;DR
• Role: Mid-level
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid, Wilmington, DE

• Team: Litigation Practice Systems Department
• Mission: This person coordinates case management, processes legal documents, and provides comprehensive support for litigation matters, ensuring efficient legal service delivery.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Case Management: Coordinate the creation of case management repositories and manage case file organization, including ECF downloading and distribution.
• Document Preparation & Filing: Generate, format, prepare, and organize legal documents and exhibits for filing and service, coordinating with local counsel and process servers; electronically file court papers, adhering to jurisdictional rules.
• Docketing & Scheduling: Inform the Litigation Docketing Department of new matters and ensure timely communication of all relevant documents; schedule and coordinate depositions, managing calendars and transcript distribution.
• Expert & Client Support: Communicate with expert witnesses to coordinate logistics and assist with report drafting, and communicate with clients to answer or direct inquiries.
• Trial Support: Participate in pre-trial planning, coordinate trial logistics, provide on-site support during trial events, and manage post-trial shutdown.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment, focused on legal services delivery.
• Experience: Proficiency in electronic court filing (ECF) procedures and general legal document handling.
• Skills: Strong organizational abilities for case file management and document coordination; attention to detail for legal document formatting and filing rules; effective communication for interacting with clients, experts, and internal departments; ability to adapt to current and future responsibilities.
• Bonus: Experience with patent litigation is preferred. Paralegal Certification preferred.