Litigation Assistant (San Diego, CA)

Fish & Richardson; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Fish & Richardson, a premier global intellectual property law firm, seeks a Litigation Assistant for its San Diego office. You will provide administrative support to attorneys, case managers, and paralegals, handling document assembly, travel coordination, and billing preparation, while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least 1 year of related experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work on-site four days a week

Qualifications

• 1 year of administrative support experience, preferably in a legal or professional services environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and ability to interface with firm technology platforms.
• Ability to proofread and edit documents for grammar, typos, and formatting.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Professional, reliable, and capable of handling assignments from start to finish.
• In-office role; must be able to work in the San Diego office 4 days a week (training 5 days).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to legal staff, Case Managers, and Paralegals as assigned.
• Prepare standard correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Assist with administrative overflow as requested.
• Perform document downloading, document assembly, and related tasks.
• Prepare and process expense reports, reimbursements, and check requests.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for legal staff, Case Managers, and Paralegals.
• Create binders and assemble case materials for meetings, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Edit and proofread monthly draft bills for accuracy, formatting, and billing guidelines before attorney review.

Skills

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Time management

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 San Diego 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.
• Create binders and assemble case materials for meetings, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Edit and proofread monthly draft bills for accuracy, formatting, adherence to billing guidelines and consistency prior to attorney review.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 year administrative support experience, preferably in a legal and/or professional services environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and the ability to interface with other firm technology platforms.
• Ability to proofread documents for grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors and perform minor editing.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Professionalism, reliability, and a willingness to take ownership of assignments from start to finish.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• This is an in office role and requires the ability to work in the San Diego office 4 days a week. (The initial training period will require 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 ranked as one of the best in the country in Vault’s 2026 law firm survey
• The pay range for this position varies by geographic market. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location. In San Diego, the estimated starting pay is $30.21 - $37.91 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $55,000 - $69,000 annually.

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.