Provides litigation case and file management, prepares and electronically files legal documents, organizes exhibits, coordinates depositions and expert witnesses, communicates with clients and counsel, and supports pre-trial, trial, and post-trial activities. The role requires at least three years of litigation paralegal experience, with patent litigation experience preferred. Occasional travel and hybrid work in the Boston office are required.
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 Boston team in our fast-paced Litigation Practice Systems Department as a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
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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 Boston 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 positive culture ranked as one of the best in the country in Vault’s 2026 law firm survey
- In Boston, the estimated starting pay range is $46.15 - $57.69 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $84,000 - $105,000 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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Fish & Richardson P.C. Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
One Marina Park Drive, Boston, MA, United States, 02210
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