IP Litigation Paralegal: Case & Trial Support (Hybrid)

Opportunities (2024); Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical & dental

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fish & Richardson in Boston seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal with 3+ years of paralegal experience in litigation, preferably with patent matters. The role requires hybrid work in the Boston office (minimum 2 days weekly) and involves coordinating case management, preparing exhibits, and filing documents with local counsel and courts.

You will support the Litigation Practice Systems Department, manage depositions, coordinate with clients and experts, and assist in pre-trial planning

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Experience with patent litigation is preferred.
• Ability to adapt to evolving responsibilities and circumstances.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Hybrid role requiring 2+ days in the Boston office.

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 and stay current with electronic filing rules in pertinent jurisdictions.
• Inform the Litigation Docketing Department when new matters open; email all documents to LDD; support workflow.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, maintain deposition calendar, and distribute transcripts and errata.
• Communicate with expert witnesses, coordinate logistics and assist with expert report drafting.
• Communicate with clients and handle inquiries.
• Participate in pre-trial planning and coordinate trial logistics and events, including on-site support.

Skills

Litigation paralegal exp

Patent litigation exp

Job description

Fish & Richardson in Boston seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal with 3+ years of paralegal experience in litigation, preferably with patent matters. The role requires hybrid work in the Boston office (minimum 2 days weekly) and involves coordinating case management, preparing exhibits, and filing documents with local counsel and courts.

You will support the Litigation Practice Systems Department, manage depositions, coordinate with clients and experts, and assist in pre-trial planning