Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal Team Lead

Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal Team Lead Job Category: Litigation Practice Systems Requisition Number: LITIG001464 Posted : May 22, 2026 Full-Time Hybrid Locations Delaware - Wilmington, Wilmington, DE 19801, 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 Delaware team in our fast-paced Litigation Practice Systems Department as a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal Team Lead. This position is eligible for a signing bonus. How Will You Make a Difference? Support the development and implementation of procedures to increase litigation paralegal efficiency. Support the training and mentorship of litigation new hires and case teams. 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 8 years’ litigation legal assistant/paralegal experience in a law firm environment, with the focus on legal services delivery. Experience with patent litigation is preferred. Paralegal Certification 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 Delaware office a minimum of 3 days per week or more as needed. Why Fish? When you join our team, we offer: A signing bonus, 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 awarded an Outstanding Workplace designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Opportunities (2024)