Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Chicago, IL)

Fish & Richardson P.C.•Chicago, IL

7h•$66,000 - $116,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fish & Richardson, a premier global intellectual property law firm, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their fast-paced Litigation Practice Systems Department in Chicago. The firm, established in 1878, has over 400 attorneys and technology specialists across the U.S., Europe, and China, and is known for its creative and inclusive culture that values diversity.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment, with the focus on legal services delivery.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with patent litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate creation of case management repository for new matters and carry primary responsibility for case file organization, including 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.