Hybrid IP Litigation Paralegal & Legal Assistant

Fish-; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Fish & Richardson, a premier global IP law firm, seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal for its Minneapolis team in the Litigation Practice Systems Department. The hybrid role requires in-office presence at least 2 days per week, with responsibilities spanning case management, document preparation, e-filing, and coordination with counsel and clients.

You should have at least 3 years of litigation paralegal experience, with patent litigation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience with patent litigation is preferred.
• Ability to adapt to evolving responsibilities and circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate creation of case management repository for new matters and carry primary responsibility for case file organization.
• Generate and format legal documents; prepare exhibits and finalize for filing and service; coordinate with local counsel and process server.
• Electronically file court papers and stay current with electronic filing rules in pertinent jurisdictions.
• Inform the Litigation Docketing Department when new matters are opened and share documents with LDD to support workflow.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, maintain calendar, and distribute transcripts and errata sheets to witnesses.
• Communicate with expert witnesses, coordinate logistics and assist with expert report drafting; communicate with clients and respond to inquiries.
• Participate in pre-trial planning, coordinate trial logistics, and support on-site and post-trial shutdown activities.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Patent litigation (preferred)

Adaptability

Travel willingness

Hybrid work readiness

Job description

Fish & Richardson, a premier global IP law firm, seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal for its Minneapolis team in the Litigation Practice Systems Department. The hybrid role requires in-office presence at least 2 days per week, with responsibilities spanning case management, document preparation, e-filing, and coordination with counsel and clients.

You should have at least 3 years of litigation paralegal experience, with patent litigation experience preferred.