Patent Paralegal

A Patent Paralegal assists in a wide range of administrative and procedural duties primarily related to the firm’s U.S. and/or foreign patent prosecution practice. Under general supervision of department leadership, the Paralegal carries out legal support assignments of a typically routine nature. Work is reviewed and evaluated by others most of the time. A Patent Paralegal may also mentor new team members, cover workloads of peers when necessary, and provide advice and guidance to the Patent Paralegal team.

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 fast-paced Practice Systems Department as aPatent Paralegal.  Candidates who are local to any location where Fish & Richardson has a US office will also be considered for this position.

How Will You Make a Difference? 

• Responsible for a wide range of administrative and procedural duties relating to the initial phases of filing patent applications, through the completion of the patent prosecution process, including maintenance of electronic files
• Prepare documents related to various phases of U.S. and Foreign patent prosecution, including
  but not limited to; information disclosure statements; formal documents, office action response
  shells and notice of allowance due diligence
• Maintain and manage a prosecution docket; follow up on items to ensure due dates and
  deadlines are met
• Meet billable goal as established by practice management

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Paralegal/legal administrative degree/certificate of completion from an ABA (American Bar Association) course of study, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 1 year experience in legal support services is required
• Excellent time management, prioritization, problem-solving, and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proactive, energetic, upbeat, positive attitude 

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 2023 designation by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
• This position has a hybrid telecommuting schedule with time split between working at the office and working remotely. 
• Our salary range for this position in New York is $28.18 - $59.31 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.