Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Atlanta, GA)

Fish & Richardson P.C.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Fish & Richardson P.C. in Atlanta is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support our litigation practice. The role focuses on case file management, document preparation, and electronic filing across jurisdictions, with emphasis on patent-related matters.

A hybrid schedule requires in-office presence at least 2 days per week. Candidates should have at least 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm and be comfortable coordinating depositions, trials, and client

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience with patent litigation is preferred.
• Hybrid role requiring in-office presence in Atlanta at least 2 days per week; occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate case management repository and file organization; prompt ECF downloads.
• Generate, format and organize legal documents; file and serve exhibits.
• Electronically file court papers and stay current on filing rules.
• Notify LDD on new matters and share documents with the inbox.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions and manage transcripts.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses and assist with expert report drafting.
• Communicate with clients and respond to inquiries.
• Support pre-trial planning and trial logistics; assist on-site and post-trial.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Patent litigation experience

Adaptability

Travel readiness

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 Atlanta Litigation Practice Systems Department as a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Coordinate creation of case management repository for new matters and carry primary responsibility for case file organization, including but not limited to 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 the nuances of electronic filing rules in pertinent jurisdictions to ensure successful submissions.
• Inform the Litigation Docketing Department (“LDD”) when any new matter is opened; promptly email all filed, served and received documents, party agreements, discovery requests, deposition notices, etc., to the LDD inbox; work closely with LDD to ensure workflow needs are met.
• 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.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Minimum of 3 years’ litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment, with the focus on legal services delivery.
• Experience with patent litigation is preferred.
• Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.
• Occasional travel is required in this position.
• This is a hybrid role requiring the ability to work in the Atlanta office a minimum of 2 days per week or more.

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

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.