Litigation Case Manager

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 New York team in our fast-paced Litigation Practice Systems Department as a Litigation Case Manager.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Perform case management which includes indirect supervision of paralegal and litigation assistant(s).
• Anticipate and plan for all phases of litigation with minimal direction from supervising attorney.
• Support attorneys in all phases of litigation, including preparation for filing of lawsuit, discovery, trial preparation and attendance at trial.
• Organize and analyze documents, including the identification and appropriate handling of confidential and privileged documents.
• Train, indirectly supervise and mentor senior paralegals, paralegals, and litigation assistants in all aspects of litigation support; and provide them with periodic feedback regarding their performance throughout the year.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Bachelor’s degree, or specialized equivalent experience, or Paralegal certificate recognized by the ABA with the required experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ of current litigation experience, including significant experience handling fact and expert discovery, Markman hearings and pre-trial/post-trial disclosures and briefings is required.
• IP litigation experience is required.
• Knowledge of Federal and State Court rules.
• Experience handling investigations before the International Trade Commission and Federal Circuit appellate work is preferred.
• Experience with Life Sciences including Hatch-Waxman cases is preferred.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to maintain effective relationships with principals, attorneys, clients and staff in person and remotely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Relativity, Everchron, ProLaw, Lexis and Westlaw.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to work in the NYC office a minimum of 1 day per week and more as required.

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 awarded an Outstanding Workplace designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
• Our salary range for this position in New York is $66.23 - $86.47 per hour

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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