Patent Paralegal - Prosecution

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 a Patent Paralegal - Prosecution.

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.
• Responsible for Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings including the PTACTS system to prepare and file all documents in inter partes review, post grant review, and covered business method proceedings.
• Maintain dockets for trials in PTAB proceedings.
• Organize electronic and paper files for PTAB proceedings. 
• Communicate with PTAB, client and opposing counsel for PTAB proceedings.
• 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.
• Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, no more than 3 days per month.

What Will You Bring to the Table? 

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in as a paralegal is required.
• Post-grant (PTAB, Patent Litigation) experience is required.
• Proficient with Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings including the PTACTS system to prepare and file all documents in inter partes review, post grant review, and covered business method proceedings.
• 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).

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.
• Our salary range for this position in New York is $28.18 - $59.31 per hour.
• Our salary range for this position in San Diego is $26.26 - $62.96 per hour.
• Our salary range for this position in Silicon Valley is $26.58 - $62.75 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.