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Mid-Level Litigation Paralegal

Fenwick & West logoFenwick & West
TypeFull-time
WorkplaceHybrid
SeniorityMid-level
Salary$85,000–$133,750
LocationSan Jose, CA
Posted11/3/2026
Legal

Job Description Summary:

We have a career opportunity for a Litigation Paralegal who has a thorough knowledge of state, federal and ITC court rules, litigation procedures and discovery processes (including electronic discovery). This position can be based in our Mountain View, CA or New York, NY offices.

This position offers a hybrid schedule and requires three days onsite per week at your designated office with the possibility of additional required in-office days depending on business and client needs. The work schedule for this position will be 37.5 hours per week (non-exempt), Monday - Friday, from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.

Job Description:

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of litigation experience (patent trial experience preferred)
  • Exemplary communication, research and organizational skills.
  • The 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.

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    Benefits and Compensation Details:

    At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.

    The anticipated range for this position is:

    $85,000 - $133,750

    Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

    A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance.  Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.

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    Fenwick & West logo

    Fenwick & West

    Providing legal services to the world's most innovative technology and life sciences companies.

    Fenwick is a leading law firm, purpose-built to guide visionary tech and life sciences companies and their investors through every stage of growth, from startups securing their first round of funding to leading publicly traded global enterprises. As one of Silicon Valley’s original legal practices, today we have over 600 lawyers, patent agents, engineers, and scientists serving clients all over the world. Named 2024 Practice Group of the Year for both Life Sciences and Technology by Law360, we are consistently ranked a Chambers first-tier firm for delivering the deep experience and technical skill that help innovators at the forefront of their industries shatter boundaries and redefine what’s possible. Visit www.fenwick.com to learn more. Content on this page may include attorney advertising.

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    Founded1972
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    Valley, United States
    Size501–1,000 employees
    IndustryLaw Practice

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