Mid-Level Litigation Paralegal
Fenwick & West
New York, NY · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
Mountain View, CA or New York, NY
Summary
A well-regarded national law firm seeks a Litigation Paralegal with thorough knowledge of state, federal and ITC court rules, litigation procedures and discovery processes (including electronic discovery). This position can be based in the Mountain View, CA or New York, NY office. The position offers a hybrid schedule and requires three days onsite per week at the designated office, with the possibility of additional required in-office days depending on business and client needs. The work schedule is 37.5 hours per week (non-exempt), Monday – Friday, from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm.
Qualifications
3+ years of litigation experience (patent trial experience preferred)
Exemplary communication, research and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task in a highly demanding, deadline driven environment
Strong Excel and database experience required
Experience working in a large corporate setting or law firm preferred
A four-year degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
Comfort working and continuously testing and experimenting with AI tools and evolving technology
Compensation: $85,000.00-$133,750.00, plus overtime and bonus