Hybrid Patent Litigation Paralegal

Fish-; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental coverage

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Fish & Richardson in San Diego is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support our fast-paced Litigation Practice Systems team. You will manage case files, coordinate filings, and interact with counsel and clients.

The role requires at least 3 years of litigation paralegal experience, preference for patent litigation, and a hybrid schedule with in-office presence in San Diego. Occasional travel is possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ litigation paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Experience with patent litigation is preferred.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Hybrid role requires working in the San Diego office a minimum of 2 days per week or more as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate creation of case management repository for new matters and carry primary responsibility for case file organization, including 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 electronic filing rules to ensure successful submissions.
• Inform the Litigation Docketing Department (LDD) when any new matter is opened; promptly email all filed, served and received documents to the LDD inbox; work with LDD to meet workflow needs.
• 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.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Job description

Fish & Richardson in San Diego is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support our fast-paced Litigation Practice Systems team. You will manage case files, coordinate filings, and interact with counsel and clients.

The role requires at least 3 years of litigation paralegal experience, preference for patent litigation, and a hybrid schedule with in-office presence in San Diego. Occasional travel is possible.