Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Chicago, IL)

Fish-; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical & dental coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Profit sharing

Child care support

Job summary

Fish & Richardson, a premier IP law firm, invites a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our Chicago team in a fast-paced environment. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 2 days in the Chicago office weekly and occasional travel.

You should have at least 3 years of litigation paralegal experience, with patent litigation exposure preferred. Competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ litigation paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Experience with patent litigation is preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Patent litigation

Adaptability

Travel flexibility

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Chicago, IL)

Job Category: Litigation Practice Systems

Requisition Number: LITIG001486

• Posted : August 11, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Chicago
Chicago, IL, USA

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 Chicago team in our fast-paced Litigation Practice Systems Department as a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal.

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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 Chicago office a minimum of 2 days per week or more as needed

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 positiveculture ranked as one of the best in the country in Vault’s 2026 law firm survey
• In Chicago, the estimated starting pay range is $33.84 - $59.49 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $66,000 - $116,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, skills, professional background, and overall qualifications.

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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