Litigation Assistant

Internal Revenue Service; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global intellectual property law firm as a Litigation Assistant in Delaware. You will provide vital administrative support to legal staff and manage document preparation and travel coordination. With a focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, the firm offers competitive pay and a rich benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pay and discretionary bonuses

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans

Family-friendly atmosphere with back-up child care

Health and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year administrative support experience.
• Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to legal staff and paralegals.
• Prepare standard correspondence and documents.
• Coordinate travel arrangements.

Skills

Administrative support

Proofreading

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is trusted by the world’s most innovative and influential companies. Fish was established in 1878, and now has more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists in the U.S., Europe, and China. Our success is rooted in our creative and inclusive culture, which values the diversity of people, experiences, and perspectives. Join Fish’s Delaware team in our fast-paced Litigation Practice Systems Department as a Litigation Assistant.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Provide administrative support to legal staff, litigation Case Managers and Paralegals as assigned. Assignments may change due to the needs of the firm.
• Prepare standard correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Assist with administrative overflow as requested.
• Perform document downloading, document assembly, and other related tasks as assigned.
• Prepare and process expense reports, requests for reimbursement, and check requests.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for legal staff, litigation Case Managers and Paralegals.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1-year administrative support experience, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.
• Skills and knowledge of administrative support as normally acquired through technical training or the equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and ability to interface with other firm technology platforms.
• Ability to proofread documents for grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors and perform minor editing.
• This is an in-office role and requires the ability to work in the Delaware office 5 days a week.

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities along with 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
• A family-friendly atmosphere with back-up child care, as well as health and wellness initiatives
• A positive culture awarded an Outstanding Workplace designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement

Our Commitment to Diversity

As a firm that serves the world’s greatest visionaries, we know that creativity and innovation are the result of seeing the world from multiple different perspectives. Having a diverse team enhances the quality of legal services we provide to our clients, sustains our standing as a premier IP law firm, and strengthens the fabric of our firm.

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