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Who we are

For over 140 years, Fish & Richardson has served some of the most imaginative creators in history, including Thomas Edison and the Wright Brothers. This spirit of innovation is shared not only by our clients, but by all Fish employees. If you’re looking for an employer who values not only what you do, but how you think, let’s talk.

  • “#1 Patent Litigation Firm"

  • “Top Trademark Law Firm”

  • “Top 15% for Diversity”

  • “IP Litigation Law Firm of the Year”

  • “IP Boutique of the Year”

  • “Most Innovative Use of Technology”

A 21 st Century
Law Firm

While our founding dates back to 1878, we’ve never stopped evolving to better serve our clients,
our communities, and the world at large.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our creative and inclusive culture is a reflection of a vibrant combination of people, experiences, talents, and perspectives. Diversity is not a buzzword at Fish; it is an essential part of who we are as individuals and why we succeed as a firm. 

GREEN INITIATIVES

As advocates for cleantech companies and other progressive clientele, we also realize the importance of doing our part to help preserve our planet’s health. We are conscious of using renewable power and encourage all employees to reduce, reuse, and recycle, both at work and in their personal lives. 

Generous Employee Benefits

  • Retirement

    Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution 

  • Healthcare

    Medical, dental, and vision coverage; group and supplemental life insurance

  • Disability

    Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

  • Wellness

    Employee wellness initiatives, featuring fitness center reimbursements

  • Paid Time Off

    Generous vacation, sick, and personal time

  • Family-friendly

    Family-friendly atmosphere with back-up child care and elder care

  • Tuition

    Tuition reimbursement program

  • Casual

    Business casual attire and casual Fridays

  • Development

    Robust onboarding and training programs, including professional development planning

Career Opportunities

Financial Analyst (Boston, MA)

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 Boston team in our fast-paced Finance Department as a Financial Analyst. This exciting opportunity will expose the ideal candidate to all aspects of financial operations. From pricing management and analysis, recurring and ad hoc reporting, revenue and expense management, to assessing operational performance and making related recommendations to management, you will be working with experienced professionals throughout the organization, making valuable contributions on a daily basis. 

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Master the fundamentals and intricacies of law firm pricing, and associated operations and analysis
  • Problem-solve to address pricing-related inquiries from within and outside the firm
  • Provide financial analysis of our legal practice groups and other aspects of the firm’s operations
  • Produce standardized and ad hoc monthly and quarterly management reports and presentations
  • Grow your knowledge base and responsibility over time in all aspects of the firm’s financial management

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree required, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
  • Prior work experience in a role entailing problem solving, critical thinking, analysis (including financial), reporting and detail-oriented responsibilities is preferred
  • Ability and drive to identify and analyze issues and to work towards solutions
  • Ability to learn fast and multi-task effectively while staying organized and maintaining work quality
  • Ability and desire to independently manage a task, function, or project from beginning to end
  • Ability and drive to identify knowledge gaps and willingness to ask questions
  • Acute attention to details and work product
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MSExcel to include experience with pivot tables, vlookups, formulas; SQL and VBA knowledge and/or demonstrated ability to learn and use programming languages a plus
  • This role requires the ability to go into the office periodically for occasional team and Minneapolis office meetings.

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
  • Experienced managers that are committed to your career growth and progress in the role
  • The team is dedicated to expanding your understanding of the firm’s financial operations through individualized training and support
  • You’ll have strong team of peers who are driven, knowledgeable, and committed to succeeding as a group
  • Opportunity to explore and take ownership of a variety of specialized tasks as your knowledge of the firm’s financial operations grows

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.


Financial Analyst (Minneapolis, MN)

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 Minneapolis team in our fast-paced Finance Department as a Financial Analyst. This exciting opportunity will expose the ideal candidate to all aspects of financial operations. From pricing management and analysis, recurring and ad hoc reporting, revenue and expense management, to assessing operational performance and making related recommendations to management, you will be working with experienced professionals throughout the organization, making valuable contributions on a daily basis. 

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Master the fundamentals and intricacies of law firm pricing, and associated operations and analysis
  • Problem-solve to address pricing-related inquiries from within and outside the firm
  • Provide financial analysis of our legal practice groups and other aspects of the firm’s operations
  • Produce standardized and ad hoc monthly and quarterly management reports and presentations
  • Grow your knowledge base and responsibility over time in all aspects of the firm’s financial management

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree required, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
  • Prior work experience in a role entailing problem solving, critical thinking, analysis (including financial), reporting and detail-oriented responsibilities is preferred
  • Ability and drive to identify and analyze issues and to work towards solutions
  • Ability to learn fast and multi-task effectively while staying organized and maintaining work quality
  • Ability and desire to independently manage a task, function, or project from beginning to end
  • Ability and drive to identify knowledge gaps and willingness to ask questions
  • Acute attention to details and work product
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MSExcel to include experience with pivot tables, vlookups, formulas; SQL and VBA knowledge and/or demonstrated ability to learn and use programming languages a plus
  • This role requires the ability to go into the office periodically for occasional team and Minneapolis office meetings.

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
  • Experienced managers that are committed to your career growth and progress in the role
  • The team is dedicated to expanding your understanding of the firm’s financial operations through individualized training and support
  • You’ll have strong team of peers who are driven, knowledgeable, and committed to succeeding as a group
  • Opportunity to explore and take ownership of a variety of specialized tasks as your knowledge of the firm’s financial operations grows

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.


Conflicts Resolution Specialist (Redwood City, CA)

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 Silicon Valley m in our fast-paced Conflicts department as a Conflicts Resolution Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Providing detailed analysis of conflict reports in order to identify possible conflicts of interest (including those that are sensitive, confidential and/or complex) and to facilitate and assist with the timely resolution of possible conflict issues (whether ethical conflicts, business conflicts or subject matter conflicts) by working directly with principals and their secretaries/assistants to resolve identified issues
  • Initiating and maintaining routine follow-up with attorneys regarding outstanding identified conflicts issues to ensure their timely resolution
  • Producing accurate conflict reports from LegalKey
  • Researching, analyzing and reporting on corporate family tree information of new clients and adverse parties
  • Reviewing, comparing and providing advice regarding use of firm standard engagement and waiver letter templates and assisting with drafting same

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • A Bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent in experience) and at least 3 years’ experience working in a law firm at a level normally acquired through professional experience in the identification, analysis and resolution of conflicts of interest, including ethical, subject matter and business conflicts, or a J.D.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong investigative and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters
  • Experience using Intapp™ matter intake and conflicts software preferred
  • Ability to commute into one of our office locations on occasion – this role is mostly remote

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 Silicon Valley is $63,714 – $101,125 per year

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.


Conflicts Resolution Specialist (San Diego, CA)

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 San Diego team in our fast-paced Conflicts department as a Conflicts Resolution Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Providing detailed analysis of conflict reports in order to identify possible conflicts of interest (including those that are sensitive, confidential and/or complex) and to facilitate and assist with the timely resolution of possible conflict issues (whether ethical conflicts, business conflicts or subject matter conflicts) by working directly with principals and their secretaries/assistants to resolve identified issues
  • Initiating and maintaining routine follow-up with attorneys regarding outstanding identified conflicts issues to ensure their timely resolution
  • Producing accurate conflict reports from LegalKey
  • Researching, analyzing and reporting on corporate family tree information of new clients and adverse parties
  • Reviewing, comparing and providing advice regarding use of firm standard engagement and waiver letter templates and assisting with drafting same

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • A Bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent in experience) and at least 3 years’ experience working in a law firm at a level normally acquired through professional experience in the identification, analysis and resolution of conflicts of interest, including ethical, subject matter and business conflicts, or a J.D.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong investigative and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters
  • Experience using Intapp™ matter intake and conflicts software preferred
  • Ability to commute into one of our office locations on occasion – this role is mostly remote

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 San Diego is $59,117 – $86,266 per year

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.


Conflicts Resolution Specialist (New York, NY)

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 Conflicts department as a Conflicts Resolution Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Providing detailed analysis of conflict reports in order to identify possible conflicts of interest (including those that are sensitive, confidential and/or complex) and to facilitate and assist with the timely resolution of possible conflict issues (whether ethical conflicts, business conflicts or subject matter conflicts) by working directly with principals and their secretaries/assistants to resolve identified issues
  • Initiating and maintaining routine follow-up with attorneys regarding outstanding identified conflicts issues to ensure their timely resolution
  • Producing accurate conflict reports from LegalKey
  • Researching, analyzing and reporting on corporate family tree information of new clients and adverse parties
  • Reviewing, comparing and providing advice regarding use of firm standard engagement and waiver letter templates and assisting with drafting same

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • A Bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent in experience) and at least 3 years’ experience working in a law firm at a level normally acquired through professional experience in the identification, analysis and resolution of conflicts of interest, including ethical, subject matter and business conflicts, or a J.D.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong investigative and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters
  • Experience using Intapp™ matter intake and conflicts software preferred
  • Ability to commute into one of our office locations on occasion – this role is mostly remote

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 $66,579 – $101,872 per year

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.


Conflicts Resolution Specialist (Austin, TX)

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 Austin team in our fast-paced Conflicts department as a Conflicts Resolution Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Providing detailed analysis of conflict reports in order to identify possible conflicts of interest (including those that are sensitive, confidential and/or complex) and to facilitate and assist with the timely resolution of possible conflict issues (whether ethical conflicts, business conflicts or subject matter conflicts) by working directly with principals and their secretaries/assistants to resolve identified issues
  • Initiating and maintaining routine follow-up with attorneys regarding outstanding identified conflicts issues to ensure their timely resolution
  • Producing accurate conflict reports from LegalKey
  • Researching, analyzing and reporting on corporate family tree information of new clients and adverse parties
  • Reviewing, comparing and providing advice regarding use of firm standard engagement and waiver letter templates and assisting with drafting same

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • A Bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent in experience) and at least 3 years’ experience working in a law firm at a level normally acquired through professional experience in the identification, analysis and resolution of conflicts of interest, including ethical, subject matter and business conflicts, or a J.D.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong investigative and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters
  • Experience using Intapp™ matter intake and conflicts software preferred
  • Ability to commute into one of our office locations on occasion – this role is mostly remote

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 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.


Conflicts Resolution Specialist (Minneapolis, MN)

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 Minneapolis team in our fast-paced Conflicts department as a Conflicts Resolution Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Providing detailed analysis of conflict reports in order to identify possible conflicts of interest (including those that are sensitive, confidential and/or complex) and to facilitate and assist with the timely resolution of possible conflict issues (whether ethical conflicts, business conflicts or subject matter conflicts) by working directly with principals and their secretaries/assistants to resolve identified issues
  • Initiating and maintaining routine follow-up with attorneys regarding outstanding identified conflicts issues to ensure their timely resolution
  • Producing accurate conflict reports from LegalKey
  • Researching, analyzing and reporting on corporate family tree information of new clients and adverse parties
  • Reviewing, comparing and providing advice regarding use of firm standard engagement and waiver letter templates and assisting with drafting same

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • A Bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent in experience) and at least 3 years’ experience working in a law firm at a level normally acquired through professional experience in the identification, analysis and resolution of conflicts of interest, including ethical, subject matter and business conflicts, or a J.D.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong investigative and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters
  • Experience using Intapp™ matter intake and conflicts software preferred
  • Ability to commute into one of our office locations on occasion – this role is mostly remote

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 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.


Conflicts Resolution Specialist (Wilmington, DE)

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 Delaware team in our fast-paced Conflicts department as a Conflicts Resolution Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Providing detailed analysis of conflict reports in order to identify possible conflicts of interest (including those that are sensitive, confidential and/or complex) and to facilitate and assist with the timely resolution of possible conflict issues (whether ethical conflicts, business conflicts or subject matter conflicts) by working directly with principals and their secretaries/assistants to resolve identified issues
  • Initiating and maintaining routine follow-up with attorneys regarding outstanding identified conflicts issues to ensure their timely resolution
  • Producing accurate conflict reports from LegalKey
  • Researching, analyzing and reporting on corporate family tree information of new clients and adverse parties
  • Reviewing, comparing and providing advice regarding use of firm standard engagement and waiver letter templates and assisting with drafting same

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • A Bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent in experience) and at least 3 years’ experience working in a law firm at a level normally acquired through professional experience in the identification, analysis and resolution of conflicts of interest, including ethical, subject matter and business conflicts, or a J.D.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong investigative and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters
  • Experience using Intapp™ matter intake and conflicts software preferred
  • Ability to commute into one of our office locations on occasion – this role is mostly remote

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 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.


Conflicts Resolution Specialist (Washington, D.C.)

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 Washington, D.C. team in our fast-paced Conflicts department as a Conflicts Resolution Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Providing detailed analysis of conflict reports in order to identify possible conflicts of interest (including those that are sensitive, confidential and/or complex) and to facilitate and assist with the timely resolution of possible conflict issues (whether ethical conflicts, business conflicts or subject matter conflicts) by working directly with principals and their secretaries/assistants to resolve identified issues
  • Initiating and maintaining routine follow-up with attorneys regarding outstanding identified conflicts issues to ensure their timely resolution
  • Producing accurate conflict reports from LegalKey
  • Researching, analyzing and reporting on corporate family tree information of new clients and adverse parties
  • Reviewing, comparing and providing advice regarding use of firm standard engagement and waiver letter templates and assisting with drafting same

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • A Bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent in experience) and at least 3 years’ experience working in a law firm at a level normally acquired through professional experience in the identification, analysis and resolution of conflicts of interest, including ethical, subject matter and business conflicts, or a J.D.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong investigative and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters
  • Experience using Intapp™ matter intake and conflicts software preferred
  • Ability to commute into one of our office locations on occasion – this role is mostly remote

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 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.


Conflicts Resolution Specialist (Houston, TX)

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 Houston team in our fast-paced Conflicts Department as a Conflicts Resolution Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Providing detailed analysis of conflict reports in order to identify possible conflicts of interest (including those that are sensitive, confidential and/or complex) and to facilitate and assist with the timely resolution of possible conflict issues (whether ethical conflicts, business conflicts or subject matter conflicts) by working directly with principals and their secretaries/assistants to resolve identified issues
  • Initiating and maintaining routine follow-up with attorneys regarding outstanding identified conflicts issues to ensure their timely resolution
  • Producing accurate conflict reports from LegalKey
  • Researching, analyzing and reporting on corporate family tree information of new clients and adverse parties
  • Reviewing, comparing and providing advice regarding use of firm standard engagement and waiver letter templates and assisting with drafting same

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • A Bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent in experience) and at least 3 years’ experience working in a law firm at a level normally acquired through professional experience in the identification, analysis and resolution of conflicts of interest, including ethical, subject matter and business conflicts, or a J.D.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong investigative and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters
  • Experience using Intapp™ matter intake and conflicts software preferred
  • Ability to commute into one of our office locations on occasion – this role is mostly remote

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 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.


Conflicts Resolution Specialist (Dallas, TX)

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 Dallas team in our fast-paced Conflicts department as a Conflicts Resolution Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Providing detailed analysis of conflict reports in order to identify possible conflicts of interest (including those that are sensitive, confidential and/or complex) and to facilitate and assist with the timely resolution of possible conflict issues (whether ethical conflicts, business conflicts or subject matter conflicts) by working directly with principals and their secretaries/assistants to resolve identified issues
  • Initiating and maintaining routine follow-up with attorneys regarding outstanding identified conflicts issues to ensure their timely resolution
  • Producing accurate conflict reports from LegalKey
  • Researching, analyzing and reporting on corporate family tree information of new clients and adverse parties
  • Reviewing, comparing and providing advice regarding use of firm standard engagement and waiver letter templates and assisting with drafting same

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • A Bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent in experience) and at least 3 years’ experience working in a law firm at a level normally acquired through professional experience in the identification, analysis and resolution of conflicts of interest, including ethical, subject matter and business conflicts, or a J.D.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong investigative and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters
  • Experience using Intapp™ matter intake and conflicts software preferred
  • Ability to commute into one of our office locations on occasion – this role is mostly remote

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 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.


Conflicts Resolution Specialist (Atlanta, GA)

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 Atlanta team in our fast-paced Conflicts department as a Conflicts Resolution Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Providing detailed analysis of conflict reports in order to identify possible conflicts of interest (including those that are sensitive, confidential and/or complex) and to facilitate and assist with the timely resolution of possible conflict issues (whether ethical conflicts, business conflicts or subject matter conflicts) by working directly with principals and their secretaries/assistants to resolve identified issues
  • Initiating and maintaining routine follow-up with attorneys regarding outstanding identified conflicts issues to ensure their timely resolution
  • Producing accurate conflict reports from LegalKey
  • Researching, analyzing and reporting on corporate family tree information of new clients and adverse parties
  • Reviewing, comparing and providing advice regarding use of firm standard engagement and waiver letter templates and assisting with drafting same

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • A Bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent in experience) and at least 3 years’ experience working in a law firm at a level normally acquired through professional experience in the identification, analysis and resolution of conflicts of interest, including ethical, subject matter and business conflicts, or a J.D.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong investigative and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters
  • Experience using Intapp™ matter intake and conflicts software preferred
  • Ability to commute into one of our office locations on occasion – this role is mostly remote

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 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.


Conflicts Resolution Specialist (Boston, MA)

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  Boston team in our fast-paced Conflicts Department as a Conflicts Resolution Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Providing detailed analysis of conflict reports in order to identify possible conflicts of interest (including those that are sensitive, confidential and/or complex) and to facilitate and assist with the timely resolution of possible conflict issues (whether ethical conflicts, business conflicts or subject matter conflicts) by working directly with principals and their secretaries/assistants to resolve identified issues
  • Initiating and maintaining routine follow-up with attorneys regarding outstanding identified conflicts issues to ensure their timely resolution
  • Producing accurate conflict reports from LegalKey
  • Researching, analyzing and reporting on corporate family tree information of new clients and adverse parties
  • Reviewing, comparing and providing advice regarding use of firm standard engagement and waiver letter templates and assisting with drafting same

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • A Bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent in experience) and at least 3 years’ experience working in a law firm at a level normally acquired through professional experience in the identification, analysis and resolution of conflicts of interest, including ethical, subject matter and business conflicts, or a J.D.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong investigative and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters
  • Experience using Intapp™ matter intake and conflicts software preferred
  • Ability to commute into one of our office locations on occasion – this role is mostly remote

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 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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Senior IT Service Desk Specialist (Minneapolis, MN)

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 Minneapolis team in our fast-paced Information Technology Department as a Senior IT Service Desk Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Answer IT Service Desk calls and emails, providing solutions and/or escalating requests and problems to designated second level responders.
  • Act as a point of escalation and support for other members of the Service Desk for advanced technical issues and requests.
  • Complete tickets for IT Service Desk inquiries and follow-ups to ensure tickets are updated and acknowledged to the point of verifying completion and closing them out.
  • Monitor and process the EIE work queue and address ad-hoc requests related to the changes in user/email account and group memberships with defined service-level agreements.
  • Manage user configuration within Prolaw, Aderant, Active Directory/Entra ID, Exchange/Exchange Online, and other firm systems.
  • Perform separated user archiving in accordance with firm policies and procedures.
  • Work closely with the department management to develop departmental operating procedures.
  • Develop new documentation or improvements to existing documentation contributions to the technical knowledgebase within the ITSM system.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, business, or a closely related field, technical training, or equivalent professional experience. High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • 3+ experience in an IT related support role in service desk and/or desktop support preferably in a law firm or in the professional services industry.
  • Ability to diagnose computer hardware and software problems quickly and accurately over the phone, as well as utilizing remote support tools like ConnectWise and LAPS.
  • Ability to use, teach and troubleshoot Windows 10/11, Microsoft SharePoint/SharePoint Online, Microsoft Office, Teams, Intune, Prolaw, Adobe’s suite of products, as well as other products like Citrix, Mimecast, and GlobalProtect VPN.
  • Ability to manage users and objects in Active Directory/Entra ID, Exchange/Exchange Online, Microsoft 365 Admin Center, Intune, Microsoft Teams Admin Center, SharePoint Online, Skype for Business Server Admin Center, and the firm’s MDM software.
  • Effective and friendly communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of customers, leadership, and staff to carefully listen to issues and provide effective responses and solutions. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel is essential.
  • Strong in person team collaboration skills while also effectively utilizing various tools like Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Skype and Zoom.
  • Extremely well organized and consistent on follow-through for incidents, requests and tasks assigned.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and compete them under time constraints.
  • Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances
  • This is a hybrid role that requires 2 days a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) in the Minneapolis office.

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 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.


Contingency Fee Legal Project Manager (Minneapolis, MN)

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 Minneapolis team in our fast-paced Litigation Pricing Group Department as a Contingency Fee Legal Project Manager.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Lead the management of all internal and client-facing CF engagements. Support Contingency Fee Leadership Team through intake considerations, matter management, and analysis of overall program.
  • Populate and maintain contingent fee SharePoint and OneNote sites to track all incoming opportunities, handling attorney, intake decisions, status and progress updates, and final dispositions. Provide monthly reporting to CF Committee and department leadership.
  • Oversee budget management utilizing litigation knowledge and legal project management techniques, ensure teams comply with budget restrictions and communicate with attorneys accordingly.
  • Track and report on attorney utilization, leveraging LPM techniques, including recommendations on staffing assignments. Provide summary charts of period-over-period matter performance for all CF matters and other fee arrangement matters.
  • Oversee and report on case outcomes. Provide summary charts of period-over-period matter performance for all CF matters.
  • Drive process changes to streamline the CF program by acting an internal consultant, focusing on continuous improvement projects, performing analysis, gathering learnings and know-how that relates to the Contingency Fee process and legal project management. Make recommendations to CF Committee and department leadership to refine process and implement changes.
  • Oversee all contingent fee conflicts and open all contingent fee matters to facilitate enforcement of the proper approval process pertaining to non-standard fee arrangements.
  • Prepare and provide model agreements (including matter assessment agreements and engagement letters) to attorneys and maintain the database of model agreements and recent pricing.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • PMP or lean six sigma yellow belt certification.
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal department with demonstrated working knowledge of substantive litigation tasks. Familiarity with contingent fee programs required.
  • High impact written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable commanding a room (in person and virtual) to drive project success. Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of attorneys and staff, acting with integrity and consistent responsiveness.
  • Willingness and ability to cover a wide range and level of tasks, from thinking strategically to troubleshooting detail where needed.
  • Creative and pioneering thinking, with the ability to identify and analyze issues and implement effective, timely solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability and strong desire to collaborate closely with colleagues across all firm offices and departments.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneNote, along with the willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies as appropriate.
  • Professional demeanor, exacting attention to detail, high quality work standards, and the ability to multitask, prioritize, and perform effectively under pressure.
  • Ability to oversee team members in various positions and geographic locations.
  • Occasional travel is required in this position.
  • This is a hybrid role with occasional time in the office.

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 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.


Contingency Fee Legal Project Manager (Boston, MA)

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 Boston team in our fast-paced Litigation Pricing Group Department as a Contingency Fee Legal Project Manager.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Lead the management of all internal and client-facing CF engagements. Support Contingency Fee Leadership Team through intake considerations, matter management, and analysis of overall program.
  • Populate and maintain contingent fee SharePoint and OneNote sites to track all incoming opportunities, handling attorney, intake decisions, status and progress updates, and final dispositions. Provide monthly reporting to CF Committee and department leadership.
  • Oversee budget management utilizing litigation knowledge and legal project management techniques, ensure teams comply with budget restrictions and communicate with attorneys accordingly.
  • Track and report on attorney utilization, leveraging LPM techniques, including recommendations on staffing assignments. Provide summary charts of period-over-period matter performance for all CF matters and other fee arrangement matters.
  • Oversee and report on case outcomes. Provide summary charts of period-over-period matter performance for all CF matters.
  • Drive process changes to streamline the CF program by acting an internal consultant, focusing on continuous improvement projects, performing analysis, gathering learnings and know-how that relates to the Contingency Fee process and legal project management. Make recommendations to CF Committee and department leadership to refine process and implement changes.
  • Oversee all contingent fee conflicts and open all contingent fee matters to facilitate enforcement of the proper approval process pertaining to non-standard fee arrangements.
  • Prepare and provide model agreements (including matter assessment agreements and engagement letters) to attorneys and maintain the database of model agreements and recent pricing.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • PMP or lean six sigma yellow belt certification.
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal department with demonstrated working knowledge of substantive litigation tasks. Familiarity with contingent fee programs required.
  • High impact written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable commanding a room (in person and virtual) to drive project success. Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of attorneys and staff, acting with integrity and consistent responsiveness.
  • Willingness and ability to cover a wide range and level of tasks, from thinking strategically to troubleshooting detail where needed.
  • Creative and pioneering thinking, with the ability to identify and analyze issues and implement effective, timely solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability and strong desire to collaborate closely with colleagues across all firm offices and departments.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneNote, along with the willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies as appropriate.
  • Professional demeanor, exacting attention to detail, high quality work standards, and the ability to multitask, prioritize, and perform effectively under pressure.
  • Ability to oversee team members in various positions and geographic locations.
  • Occasional travel is required in this position.
  • This is a hybrid role with occasional time in the office.

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 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.


Contingency Fee Legal Project Manager (Dallas, TX)

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 Dallas team in our fast-paced Litigation Pricing Group Department as a Contingency Fee Legal Project Manager.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Lead the management of all internal and client-facing CF engagements. Support Contingency Fee Leadership Team through intake considerations, matter management, and analysis of overall program.
  • Populate and maintain contingent fee SharePoint and OneNote sites to track all incoming opportunities, handling attorney, intake decisions, status and progress updates, and final dispositions. Provide monthly reporting to CF Committee and department leadership.
  • Oversee budget management utilizing litigation knowledge and legal project management techniques, ensure teams comply with budget restrictions and communicate with attorneys accordingly.
  • Track and report on attorney utilization, leveraging LPM techniques, including recommendations on staffing assignments. Provide summary charts of period-over-period matter performance for all CF matters and other fee arrangement matters.
  • Oversee and report on case outcomes. Provide summary charts of period-over-period matter performance for all CF matters.
  • Drive process changes to streamline the CF program by acting an internal consultant, focusing on continuous improvement projects, performing analysis, gathering learnings and know-how that relates to the Contingency Fee process and legal project management. Make recommendations to CF Committee and department leadership to refine process and implement changes.
  • Oversee all contingent fee conflicts and open all contingent fee matters to facilitate enforcement of the proper approval process pertaining to non-standard fee arrangements.
  • Prepare and provide model agreements (including matter assessment agreements and engagement letters) to attorneys and maintain the database of model agreements and recent pricing.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • PMP or lean six sigma yellow belt certification.
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal department with demonstrated working knowledge of substantive litigation tasks. Familiarity with contingent fee programs required.
  • High impact written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable commanding a room (in person and virtual) to drive project success. Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of attorneys and staff, acting with integrity and consistent responsiveness.
  • Willingness and ability to cover a wide range and level of tasks, from thinking strategically to troubleshooting detail where needed.
  • Creative and pioneering thinking, with the ability to identify and analyze issues and implement effective, timely solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability and strong desire to collaborate closely with colleagues across all firm offices and departments.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneNote, along with the willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies as appropriate.
  • Professional demeanor, exacting attention to detail, high quality work standards, and the ability to multitask, prioritize, and perform effectively under pressure.
  • Ability to oversee team members in various positions and geographic locations.
  • Occasional travel is required in this position.
  • This is a hybrid role with occasional time in the office.

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 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.


Contingency Fee Legal Project Manager (San Diego, CA)

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 San Diego team in our fast-paced Litigation Pricing Group Department as a Contingency Fee Legal Project Manager.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Lead the management of all internal and client-facing CF engagements. Support Contingency Fee Leadership Team through intake considerations, matter management, and analysis of overall program.
  • Populate and maintain contingent fee SharePoint and OneNote sites to track all incoming opportunities, handling attorney, intake decisions, status and progress updates, and final dispositions. Provide monthly reporting to CF Committee and department leadership.
  • Oversee budget management utilizing litigation knowledge and legal project management techniques, ensure teams comply with budget restrictions and communicate with attorneys accordingly.
  • Track and report on attorney utilization, leveraging LPM techniques, including recommendations on staffing assignments. Provide summary charts of period-over-period matter performance for all CF matters and other fee arrangement matters.
  • Oversee and report on case outcomes. Provide summary charts of period-over-period matter performance for all CF matters.
  • Drive process changes to streamline the CF program by acting an internal consultant, focusing on continuous improvement projects, performing analysis, gathering learnings and know-how that relates to the Contingency Fee process and legal project management. Make recommendations to CF Committee and department leadership to refine process and implement changes.
  • Oversee all contingent fee conflicts and open all contingent fee matters to facilitate enforcement of the proper approval process pertaining to non-standard fee arrangements.
  • Prepare and provide model agreements (including matter assessment agreements and engagement letters) to attorneys and maintain the database of model agreements and recent pricing.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • PMP or lean six sigma yellow belt certification.
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal department with demonstrated working knowledge of substantive litigation tasks. Familiarity with contingent fee programs required.
  • High impact written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable commanding a room (in person and virtual) to drive project success. Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of attorneys and staff, acting with integrity and consistent responsiveness.
  • Willingness and ability to cover a wide range and level of tasks, from thinking strategically to troubleshooting detail where needed.
  • Creative and pioneering thinking, with the ability to identify and analyze issues and implement effective, timely solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability and strong desire to collaborate closely with colleagues across all firm offices and departments.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneNote, along with the willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies as appropriate.
  • Professional demeanor, exacting attention to detail, high quality work standards, and the ability to multitask, prioritize, and perform effectively under pressure.
  • Ability to oversee team members in various positions and geographic locations.
  • Occasional travel is required in this position.
  • This is a hybrid role with occasional time in the office.

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 San Diego is $118,853 – $159,653 per year

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.


Contingency Fee Legal Project Administrator (Minneapolis, MN)

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 Minneapolis team in our fast-paced Litigation Pricing Group Department as a Contingency Fee Legal Project Administrator.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Support Contingency Fee Leadership Team through intake considerations, matter management, and analysis of overall program.
  • Run all contingent fee conflicts and open all contingent fee matters to facilitate enforcement of the proper approval process pertaining to non-standard fee arrangements.
  • Populate and maintain contingent fee SharePoint and OneNote sites to track all incoming opportunities, handling attorney, intake decisions, status and progress updates, and final dispositions. Coordinate monthly reporting with department leadership.
  • Utilize litigation knowledge and leverage legal project management techniques to ensure teams comply with budget restrictions and communicate with attorneys accordingly. Escalate issues to Pricing & LPM leadership and CF Committee as needed.
  • Leverage LPM techniques to track and report on attorney utilization, including recommendations on staffing assignments. Provide summary charts of period-over-period matter performance for all CF matters and other fee arrangement matters.
  • Implement streamlining processes to CF program in an effort towards continuous improvement, performing analysis, gathering learnings and know-how that relates to the Contingency Fee process and legal project management. Make recommendations to department leadership to refine process and assist with implementing changes.
  • Prepare and provide model agreements (including matter assessment agreements and engagement letters) to attorneys and maintain the database of model agreements and recent pricing.
  • Enter and/or modify contingent fee and hourly budgets in budgeting tools.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience in legal project management or legal support.
  • Lean six sigma yellow belt will be required within six months.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal department with demonstrated working knowledge of substantive litigation tasks. Familiarity with contingent fee programs is a plus.
  • High impact written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable commanding a room (in person and virtual) to drive project success. Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of attorneys and staff, acting with integrity and consistent responsiveness.
  • Willingness and ability to cover a wide range and level of tasks, from thinking strategically to troubleshooting detail where needed.
  • Creative and pioneering thinking, with the ability to identify and analyze issues and implement effective, timely solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability and strong desire to collaborate closely with colleagues across all firm offices and departments.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneNote, along with the willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies as appropriate.
  • Occasional travel is required in this position.
  • This is a hybrid role with occasional time in the office.

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 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.


Contingency Fee Legal Project Administrator (Boston, MA)

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 Boston team in our fast-paced Litigation Pricing Group Department as a Contingency Fee Legal Project Administrator.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Support Contingency Fee Leadership Team through intake considerations, matter management, and analysis of overall program.
  • Run all contingent fee conflicts and open all contingent fee matters to facilitate enforcement of the proper approval process pertaining to non-standard fee arrangements.
  • Populate and maintain contingent fee SharePoint and OneNote sites to track all incoming opportunities, handling attorney, intake decisions, status and progress updates, and final dispositions. Coordinate monthly reporting with department leadership.
  • Utilize litigation knowledge and leverage legal project management techniques to ensure teams comply with budget restrictions and communicate with attorneys accordingly. Escalate issues to Pricing & LPM leadership and CF Committee as needed.
  • Leverage LPM techniques to track and report on attorney utilization, including recommendations on staffing assignments. Provide summary charts of period-over-period matter performance for all CF matters and other fee arrangement matters.
  • Implement streamlining processes to CF program in an effort towards continuous improvement, performing analysis, gathering learnings and know-how that relates to the Contingency Fee process and legal project management. Make recommendations to department leadership to refine process and assist with implementing changes.
  • Prepare and provide model agreements (including matter assessment agreements and engagement letters) to attorneys and maintain the database of model agreements and recent pricing.
  • Enter and/or modify contingent fee and hourly budgets in budgeting tools.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience in legal project management or legal support.
  • Lean six sigma yellow belt will be required within six months.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal department with demonstrated working knowledge of substantive litigation tasks. Familiarity with contingent fee programs is a plus.
  • High impact written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable commanding a room (in person and virtual) to drive project success. Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of attorneys and staff, acting with integrity and consistent responsiveness.
  • Willingness and ability to cover a wide range and level of tasks, from thinking strategically to troubleshooting detail where needed.
  • Creative and pioneering thinking, with the ability to identify and analyze issues and implement effective, timely solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability and strong desire to collaborate closely with colleagues across all firm offices and departments.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneNote, along with the willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies as appropriate.
  • Occasional travel is required in this position.
  • This is a hybrid role with occasional time in the office.

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 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.


Contingency Fee Legal Project Administrator (Dallas, TX)

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 Dallas team in our fast-paced Litigation Pricing Group Department as a Contingency Fee Legal Project Administrator.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Support Contingency Fee Leadership Team through intake considerations, matter management, and analysis of overall program.
  • Run all contingent fee conflicts and open all contingent fee matters to facilitate enforcement of the proper approval process pertaining to non-standard fee arrangements.
  • Populate and maintain contingent fee SharePoint and OneNote sites to track all incoming opportunities, handling attorney, intake decisions, status and progress updates, and final dispositions. Coordinate monthly reporting with department leadership.
  • Utilize litigation knowledge and leverage legal project management techniques to ensure teams comply with budget restrictions and communicate with attorneys accordingly. Escalate issues to Pricing & LPM leadership and CF Committee as needed.
  • Leverage LPM techniques to track and report on attorney utilization, including recommendations on staffing assignments. Provide summary charts of period-over-period matter performance for all CF matters and other fee arrangement matters.
  • Implement streamlining processes to CF program in an effort towards continuous improvement, performing analysis, gathering learnings and know-how that relates to the Contingency Fee process and legal project management. Make recommendations to department leadership to refine process and assist with implementing changes.
  • Prepare and provide model agreements (including matter assessment agreements and engagement letters) to attorneys and maintain the database of model agreements and recent pricing.
  • Enter and/or modify contingent fee and hourly budgets in budgeting tools.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience in legal project management or legal support.
  • Lean six sigma yellow belt will be required within six months.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal department with demonstrated working knowledge of substantive litigation tasks. Familiarity with contingent fee programs is a plus.
  • High impact written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable commanding a room (in person and virtual) to drive project success. Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of attorneys and staff, acting with integrity and consistent responsiveness.
  • Willingness and ability to cover a wide range and level of tasks, from thinking strategically to troubleshooting detail where needed.
  • Creative and pioneering thinking, with the ability to identify and analyze issues and implement effective, timely solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability and strong desire to collaborate closely with colleagues across all firm offices and departments.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneNote, along with the willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies as appropriate.
  • Occasional travel is required in this position.
  • This is a hybrid role with occasional time in the office.

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 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.


Contingency Fee Legal Project Administrator (San Diego, CA)

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 San Diego team in our fast-paced Litigation Pricing Group Department as a Contingency Fee Legal Project Administrator.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Support Contingency Fee Leadership Team through intake considerations, matter management, and analysis of overall program.
  • Run all contingent fee conflicts and open all contingent fee matters to facilitate enforcement of the proper approval process pertaining to non-standard fee arrangements.
  • Populate and maintain contingent fee SharePoint and OneNote sites to track all incoming opportunities, handling attorney, intake decisions, status and progress updates, and final dispositions. Coordinate monthly reporting with department leadership.
  • Utilize litigation knowledge and leverage legal project management techniques to ensure teams comply with budget restrictions and communicate with attorneys accordingly. Escalate issues to Pricing & LPM leadership and CF Committee as needed.
  • Leverage LPM techniques to track and report on attorney utilization, including recommendations on staffing assignments. Provide summary charts of period-over-period matter performance for all CF matters and other fee arrangement matters.
  • Implement streamlining processes to CF program in an effort towards continuous improvement, performing analysis, gathering learnings and know-how that relates to the Contingency Fee process and legal project management. Make recommendations to department leadership to refine process and assist with implementing changes.
  • Prepare and provide model agreements (including matter assessment agreements and engagement letters) to attorneys and maintain the database of model agreements and recent pricing.
  • Enter and/or modify contingent fee and hourly budgets in budgeting tools.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience in legal project management or legal support.
  • Lean six sigma yellow belt will be required within six months.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal department with demonstrated working knowledge of substantive litigation tasks. Familiarity with contingent fee programs is a plus.
  • High impact written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable commanding a room (in person and virtual) to drive project success. Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of attorneys and staff, acting with integrity and consistent responsiveness.
  • Willingness and ability to cover a wide range and level of tasks, from thinking strategically to troubleshooting detail where needed.
  • Creative and pioneering thinking, with the ability to identify and analyze issues and implement effective, timely solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability and strong desire to collaborate closely with colleagues across all firm offices and departments.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneNote, along with the willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies as appropriate.
  • Occasional travel is required in this position.
  • This is a hybrid role with occasional time in the office.

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 San Diego is $96,535 – $131,359 per year

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.


Litigation Assistant (San Diego, CA)

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 San Diego team in our fast-paced Litigation Practice Systems Department as a Litigation Assistant.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Provide administrative support to legal staff, litigation Case Managers and Paralegals as assigned. Assignments may change due to the needs of the firm.
  • Prepare standard correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
  • Assist with administrative overflow as requested.
  • Perform document downloading, document assembly, and other related tasks as assigned.
  • Prepare and process expense reports, requests for reimbursement, and check requests.
  • Make travel arrangements for legal staff, litigation Case Managers and Paralegals.
  • Assist with reviewing, editing and drafting bills

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 1 year administrative support experience, preferably in a professional services environment.
  • Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.
  • Skills and knowledge of administrative support as normally acquired through technical training or the equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and ability to interface with other firm technology platforms.
  • Ability to proofread documents for grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors and perform minor editing.
  • Ability to work in the office 5 days per week

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 is $25.09 – $34.83 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.


Public Relations Coordinator (Minneapolis, MN)

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 Minneapolis team in our fast-paced Marketing & Business Development Department as a Public Relations Coordinator.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to draft news releases and social copy, assist with story generation, and help build and execute external communications strategies
  • Build relationships with key publications to secure placements and shape coverage
  • Manage media monitoring tool
  • Build strong internal client relationships to support strategic public relations initiatives and approaches

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably in journalism, communications, or related field) required
  • 3+ years of public relations experience (in-house preferred, though agency experience will be considered)
  • Strong writing and editing skills and mastery of AP Style
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work in the office as needed and for training and collaboration.

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 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.


Public Relations Coordinator (Boston, MA)

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 Boston team in our fast-paced Marketing & Business Development Department as a Public Relations Coordinator.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to draft news releases and social copy, assist with story generation, and help build and execute external communications strategies
  • Build relationships with key publications to secure placements and shape coverage
  • Manage media monitoring tool
  • Build strong internal client relationships to support strategic public relations initiatives and approaches

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably in journalism, communications, or related field) required
  • 3+ years of public relations experience (in-house preferred, though agency experience will be considered)
  • Strong writing and editing skills and mastery of AP Style
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work in the office as needed and for training and collaboration.

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 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.


Office Services Assistant (San Diego, CA)

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 San Diego team in our fast-paced Operations Department as an Office Services Assistant.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Complete assigned copy, scanning, printing and binding projects
  • Respond promptly to all requests from Transfers and New Matters. Locate, log and ship files, or renumber as directed
  • Provide front desk coverage for breaks, days off, etc. as needed
  • Collect and coordinate materials for shredding, ordering service if necessary, and obtain and log Certificates of Destruction
  • Set up conference rooms with refreshments and IT equipment and connections
  • Handle incoming and outgoing shipments for the office

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • 1+ years’ experience working in a professional office setting in an administrative, clerical or receptionist capacity required
  • Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
  • Ability to work well within a team-oriented environment and contribute to effective team relationships
  • Ability to work with significant attention to detail
  • Ability to work in our San Diego office 9:30-5:30, 5 days per week, is 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 2023 designation by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
  • Our salary range for this position in San Diego is $21.54 – $28.05 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.


Senior Administrative Assistant (Boston, MA)

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 Boston team in our fast-paced Operations Department as a Senior Administrative Assistant.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Conduct orientation scheduled for new employees, and orient new employees with firm’s policies and procedures. Answer employee questions and advise them regarding HR and general office issues.
  • Coordinate Summer Firm Outing, Holiday Party, monthly socials, and miscellaneous office events, including Staff Appreciation Day. Work directly with Reception and Office Services to coordinate the events at department leadership’s direction.
  • Serve as back-up Operations Assistant, carrying out duties including answering office switchboard, greeting clients and guests, reserving conference rooms.
  • Log and distribute all incoming and outgoing mail, packages, deliveries and faxes. Weigh mail and affix appropriate postage. Package outbound shipments efficiently and economically to ensure safe delivery.
  • Complete assigned copying, scanning, printing, and binding projects.
  • Assist with file room services, inventory, and other business needs as they arise.
  • Assist as needed with various projects (closing files, transferring files in or out, scanning projects).
  • Establish and maintain good rapport with attorneys, paralegals, secretaries, office services staff and others in the firm.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Minimum of two years’ administrative support experience, preferably in the professional services industry.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
  • Ability to work well within a team-oriented environment and contribute to effective team relationships.
  • Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.
  • General knowledge of records management as normally acquired through training, education, or experience.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills in order to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys and staff.
  • Ability to utilize personal computer, facsimile, digital scanner, phone systems and applications necessary to the success of the operations. Ability to learn and use electronic mail, word processing, and case management software.
  • Ability to work in the office 5 days per week is 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 2023 designation by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement

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.


Docketing Specialist (Houston, TX)

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 Houston team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a Docketing Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Accurately docket USPTO and foreign patent mail into the docketing system according to established procedures.
  • Generate and monitor daily docket of deadlines and ensure that deadlines are met, and system is properly updated.
  • Review incoming and outgoing emails/faxes/mail and update docketing systems as necessary.
  • Provide auditing service for matters and docketed actions to ensure quality control of client data.
  • Assist with the processing of incoming and outgoing documents in the firm’s APS system.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • 3+ years US and/or Foreign IP patent docketing or patent paralegal experience is required.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of docketing of patent processes.
  • Ability to identify issues and problems and proactively work to solve them.
  • Professional conduct, service-oriented attitude and acute attention to detail.
  • Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.
  • Experience using IP docketing software, such as PATTSY or Foundation IP is preferred.
  • This role is mostly remote with the exception of quarterly staff meetings and special events. Commutable distance to one of our office locations is 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 2023 designation by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement

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.


Docketing Specialist (Wilmington, DE)

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 Delaware team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a Docketing Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Accurately docket USPTO and foreign patent mail into the docketing system according to established procedures.
  • Generate and monitor daily docket of deadlines and ensure that deadlines are met, and system is properly updated.
  • Review incoming and outgoing emails/faxes/mail and update docketing systems as necessary.
  • Provide auditing service for matters and docketed actions to ensure quality control of client data.
  • Assist with the processing of incoming and outgoing documents in the firm’s APS system.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • 3+ years US and/or Foreign IP patent docketing or patent paralegal experience is required.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of docketing of patent processes.
  • Ability to identify issues and problems and proactively work to solve them.
  • Professional conduct, service-oriented attitude and acute attention to detail.
  • Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.
  • Experience using IP docketing software, such as PATTSY or Foundation IP is preferred.
  • This role is mostly remote with the exception of quarterly staff meetings and special events. Commutable distance to one of our office locations is 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 2023 designation by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement

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.


Docketing Specialist (Dallas, TX)

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 Dallas team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a Docketing Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Accurately docket USPTO and foreign patent mail into the docketing system according to established procedures.
  • Generate and monitor daily docket of deadlines and ensure that deadlines are met, and system is properly updated.
  • Review incoming and outgoing emails/faxes/mail and update docketing systems as necessary.
  • Provide auditing service for matters and docketed actions to ensure quality control of client data.
  • Assist with the processing of incoming and outgoing documents in the firm’s APS system.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • 3+ years US and/or Foreign IP patent docketing or patent paralegal experience is required.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of docketing of patent processes.
  • Ability to identify issues and problems and proactively work to solve them.
  • Professional conduct, service-oriented attitude and acute attention to detail.
  • Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.
  • Experience using IP docketing software, such as PATTSY or Foundation IP is preferred.
  • This role is mostly remote with the exception of quarterly staff meetings and special events. Commutable distance to one of our office locations is 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 2023 designation by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement

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.


Docketing Specialist (Boston, MA)

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 Boston team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a Docketing Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Accurately docket USPTO and foreign patent mail into the docketing system according to established procedures.
  • Generate and monitor daily docket of deadlines and ensure that deadlines are met, and system is properly updated.
  • Review incoming and outgoing emails/faxes/mail and update docketing systems as necessary.
  • Provide auditing service for matters and docketed actions to ensure quality control of client data.
  • Assist with the processing of incoming and outgoing documents in the firm’s APS system.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • 3+ years US and/or Foreign IP patent docketing or patent paralegal experience is required.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of docketing of patent processes.
  • Ability to identify issues and problems and proactively work to solve them.
  • Professional conduct, service-oriented attitude and acute attention to detail.
  • Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.
  • Experience using IP docketing software, such as PATTSY or Foundation IP is preferred.
  • This role is mostly remote with the exception of quarterly staff meetings and special events. Commutable distance to one of our office locations is 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 2023 designation by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement

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.


Docketing Specialist (Austin, TX)

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 Austin team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a Docketing Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Accurately docket USPTO and foreign patent mail into the docketing system according to established procedures.
  • Generate and monitor daily docket of deadlines and ensure that deadlines are met, and system is properly updated.
  • Review incoming and outgoing emails/faxes/mail and update docketing systems as necessary.
  • Provide auditing service for matters and docketed actions to ensure quality control of client data.
  • Assist with the processing of incoming and outgoing documents in the firm’s APS system.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • 3+ years US and/or Foreign IP patent docketing or patent paralegal experience is required.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of docketing of patent processes.
  • Ability to identify issues and problems and proactively work to solve them.
  • Professional conduct, service-oriented attitude and acute attention to detail.
  • Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.
  • Experience using IP docketing software, such as PATTSY or Foundation IP is preferred.
  • This role is mostly remote with the exception of quarterly staff meetings and special events. Commutable distance to one of our office locations is 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 2023 designation by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement

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.


Docketing Specialist (Atlanta, GA)

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 Atlanta team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a Docketing Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Accurately docket USPTO and foreign patent mail into the docketing system according to established procedures.
  • Generate and monitor daily docket of deadlines and ensure that deadlines are met, and system is properly updated.
  • Review incoming and outgoing emails/faxes/mail and update docketing systems as necessary.
  • Provide auditing service for matters and docketed actions to ensure quality control of client data.
  • Assist with the processing of incoming and outgoing documents in the firm’s APS system.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • 3+ years US and/or Foreign IP patent docketing or patent paralegal experience is required.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of docketing of patent processes.
  • Ability to identify issues and problems and proactively work to solve them.
  • Professional conduct, service-oriented attitude and acute attention to detail.
  • Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.
  • Experience using IP docketing software, such as PATTSY or Foundation IP is preferred.
  • This role is mostly remote with the exception of quarterly staff meetings and special events. Commutable distance to one of our office locations is 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 2023 designation by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement

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.


Docketing Specialist (Minneapolis, MN)

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 Minneapolis team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a Docketing Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Accurately docket USPTO and foreign patent mail into the docketing system according to established procedures.
  • Generate and monitor daily docket of deadlines and ensure that deadlines are met, and system is properly updated.
  • Review incoming and outgoing emails/faxes/mail and update docketing systems as necessary.
  • Provide auditing service for matters and docketed actions to ensure quality control of client data.
  • Assist with the processing of incoming and outgoing documents in the firm’s APS system.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • 3+ years US and/or Foreign IP patent docketing or patent paralegal experience is required.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of docketing of patent processes.
  • Ability to identify issues and problems and proactively work to solve them.
  • Professional conduct, service-oriented attitude and acute attention to detail.
  • Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.
  • Experience using IP docketing software, such as PATTSY or Foundation IP is preferred.
  • This role is mostly remote with the exception of quarterly staff meetings and special events. Commutable distance to one of our office locations is 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 2023 designation by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement

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.


Trademark Assistant (Minneapolis, MN)

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 Minneapolis team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a Trademark Assistant.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Provide administrative support to legal staff and paralegals.
  • Prepare standard correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
  • Review, edit, and process vendor invoices and monthly client bills.
  • Maintain records and filing systems.
  • Schedule appointments / maintain calendar for legal staff

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 1+ years’ administrative support experience, preferably in a law firm
  • Skills and knowledge of administrative support as normally acquired through technical training or equivalent experience
  • This position is hybrid with an in-office requirement of 2 days per week.

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 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.


Trademark Assistant (Washington, D.C.)

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 Washington, D.C. team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a Trademark Assistant.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Provide administrative support to legal staff and paralegals.
  • Prepare standard correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
  • Review, edit, and process vendor invoices and monthly client bills.
  • Maintain records and filing systems.
  • Schedule appointments / maintain calendar for legal staff

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 1+ years’ administrative support experience, preferably in a law firm
  • Skills and knowledge of administrative support as normally acquired through technical training or equivalent experience
  • This position is hybrid with an in-office requirement of 2 days per week.

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 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.


Trademark Assistant (Boston, MA)

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 Boston team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a Trademark Assistant.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Provide administrative support to legal staff and paralegals.
  • Prepare standard correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
  • Review, edit, and process vendor invoices and monthly client bills.
  • Maintain records and filing systems.
  • Schedule appointments / maintain calendar for legal staff

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 1+ years’ administrative support experience, preferably in a law firm
  • Skills and knowledge of administrative support as normally acquired through technical training or equivalent experience
  • This position is hybrid with an in-office requirement of 2 days per week.

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 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.


Patent Assistant – Billing (Minneapolis, MN)

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 Minneapolis team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a Patent Assistant – Billing.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Review, edit and process draft bills
  • Process vendor invoices and legal staff reimbursements

What Will You Bring to the Table? 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ years of experience of administrative support within a legal firm environment preferred
  • 1+ years of experience reviewing, proofreading, and editing draft bills and invoices
  • Ability to prioritize and organize multiple deadlines
  • Ability to use critical thinking and problem solving skills to complete assigned tasks

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 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.


Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist (Austin, TX)

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 Austin team in our fast-paced Risk Management Department as a Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Independently review legal documents and litigation correspondence in order to calculate, record, and disseminate docket dates pursuant to applicable court rules procedures.
  • Accurately enter all deadlines for firm litigation matters into eDockets, the firm’s litigation docketing platform.
  • Assist with inter-department training with a particular focus on court rules research and interpretation of those rules. Quality review Docketing Specialists work product.
  • Maintain and strive to improve processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and minimize risk.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Law firm experience and a minimum of five years of litigation docketing experience is required.
  • Extensive knowledge of civil litigation in federal and state courts, legal procedures, terminology, and court procedural rules.
  • Experience computing deadlines in various federal, state, and agency courts and venues and experience with rules-based calendar systems,
  • eDockets experience is preferred.
  • Strong analytical aptitude with an exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work a 8/8:30 to 5/5:30 Pacific time schedule. This is required regardless of work location.
  • Fully Remote with ability to commute into an office if needed

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 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.


Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist (Atlanta, GA)

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 Atlanta team in our fast-paced Risk Management Department as a Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Independently review legal documents and litigation correspondence in order to calculate, record, and disseminate docket dates pursuant to applicable court rules procedures.
  • Accurately enter all deadlines for firm litigation matters into eDockets, the firm’s litigation docketing platform.
  • Assist with inter-department training with a particular focus on court rules research and interpretation of those rules. Quality review Docketing Specialists work product.
  • Maintain and strive to improve processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and minimize risk.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Law firm experience and a minimum of five years of litigation docketing experience is required.
  • Extensive knowledge of civil litigation in federal and state courts, legal procedures, terminology, and court procedural rules.
  • Experience computing deadlines in various federal, state, and agency courts and venues and experience with rules-based calendar systems,
  • eDockets experience is preferred.
  • Strong analytical aptitude with an exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work a 8/8:30 to 5/5:30 Pacific time schedule. This is required regardless of work location.
  • Fully Remote with ability to commute into an office if needed

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 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.


Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist (Washington, D.C.)

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 Washington, D.C. team in our fast-paced Risk Management Department as a Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Independently review legal documents and litigation correspondence in order to calculate, record, and disseminate docket dates pursuant to applicable court rules procedures.
  • Accurately enter all deadlines for firm litigation matters into eDockets, the firm’s litigation docketing platform.
  • Assist with inter-department training with a particular focus on court rules research and interpretation of those rules. Quality review Docketing Specialists work product.
  • Maintain and strive to improve processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and minimize risk.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Law firm experience and a minimum of five years of litigation docketing experience is required.
  • Extensive knowledge of civil litigation in federal and state courts, legal procedures, terminology, and court procedural rules.
  • Experience computing deadlines in various federal, state, and agency courts and venues and experience with rules-based calendar systems,
  • eDockets experience is preferred.
  • Strong analytical aptitude with an exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work a 8/8:30 to 5/5:30 Pacific time schedule. This is required regardless of work location.
  • Fully Remote with ability to commute into an office if needed

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 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.


Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist (San Diego, CA)

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 Sam Diego team in our fast-paced Risk Management Department as a Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Independently review legal documents and litigation correspondence in order to calculate, record, and disseminate docket dates pursuant to applicable court rules procedures.
  • Accurately enter all deadlines for firm litigation matters into eDockets, the firm’s litigation docketing platform.
  • Assist with inter-department training with a particular focus on court rules research and interpretation of those rules. Quality review Docketing Specialists work product.
  • Maintain and strive to improve processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and minimize risk.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Law firm experience and a minimum of five years of litigation docketing experience is required.
  • Extensive knowledge of civil litigation in federal and state courts, legal procedures, terminology, and court procedural rules.
  • Experience computing deadlines in various federal, state, and agency courts and venues and experience with rules-based calendar systems,
  • eDockets experience is preferred.
  • Strong analytical aptitude with an exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work a 8/8:30 to 5/5:30 Pacific time schedule. This is required regardless of work location.
  • Fully Remote with ability to commute into an office if needed

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 San Diego is $36.83 – $52.33 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.


Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist (Redwood City, CA)

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 Silicon Valley team in our fast-paced Risk Management Department as a Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Independently review legal documents and litigation correspondence in order to calculate, record, and disseminate docket dates pursuant to applicable court rules procedures.
  • Accurately enter all deadlines for firm litigation matters into eDockets, the firm’s litigation docketing platform.
  • Assist with inter-department training with a particular focus on court rules research and interpretation of those rules. Quality review Docketing Specialists work product.
  • Maintain and strive to improve processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and minimize risk.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Law firm experience and a minimum of five years of litigation docketing experience is required.
  • Extensive knowledge of civil litigation in federal and state courts, legal procedures, terminology, and court procedural rules.
  • Experience computing deadlines in various federal, state, and agency courts and venues and experience with rules-based calendar systems,
  • eDockets experience is preferred.
  • Strong analytical aptitude with an exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work a 8/8:30 to 5/5:30 Pacific time schedule. This is required regardless of work location.
  • Fully Remote with ability to commute into an office if needed

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 Silicon Valley is $40.94 – $57.59 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.


Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist (Minneapolis, MN)

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 Minneapolis team in our fast-paced Risk Management Department as a Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Independently review legal documents and litigation correspondence in order to calculate, record, and disseminate docket dates pursuant to applicable court rules procedures.
  • Accurately enter all deadlines for firm litigation matters into eDockets, the firm’s litigation docketing platform.
  • Assist with inter-department training with a particular focus on court rules research and interpretation of those rules. Quality review Docketing Specialists work product.
  • Maintain and strive to improve processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and minimize risk.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Law firm experience and a minimum of five years of litigation docketing experience is required.
  • Extensive knowledge of civil litigation in federal and state courts, legal procedures, terminology, and court procedural rules.
  • Experience computing deadlines in various federal, state, and agency courts and venues and experience with rules-based calendar systems,
  • eDockets experience is preferred.
  • Strong analytical aptitude with an exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work a 8/8:30 to 5/5:30 Pacific time schedule. This is required regardless of work location.
  • Fully Remote with ability to commute into an office if needed

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 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.


Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist (Wilmington, DE)

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 Delaware team in our fast-paced Risk Management Department as a Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Independently review legal documents and litigation correspondence in order to calculate, record, and disseminate docket dates pursuant to applicable court rules procedures.
  • Accurately enter all deadlines for firm litigation matters into eDockets, the firm’s litigation docketing platform.
  • Assist with inter-department training with a particular focus on court rules research and interpretation of those rules. Quality review Docketing Specialists work product.
  • Maintain and strive to improve processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and minimize risk.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Law firm experience and a minimum of five years of litigation docketing experience is required.
  • Extensive knowledge of civil litigation in federal and state courts, legal procedures, terminology, and court procedural rules.
  • Experience computing deadlines in various federal, state, and agency courts and venues and experience with rules-based calendar systems,
  • eDockets experience is preferred.
  • Strong analytical aptitude with an exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work a 8/8:30 to 5/5:30 Pacific time schedule. This is required regardless of work location.
  • Fully Remote with ability to commute into an office if needed

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 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.


Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist (Boston, MA)

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 Boston team in our fast-paced Risk Management Department as a Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Independently review legal documents and litigation correspondence in order to calculate, record, and disseminate docket dates pursuant to applicable court rules procedures.
  • Accurately enter all deadlines for firm litigation matters into eDockets, the firm’s litigation docketing platform.
  • Assist with inter-department training with a particular focus on court rules research and interpretation of those rules. Quality review Docketing Specialists work product.
  • Maintain and strive to improve processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and minimize risk.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Law firm experience and a minimum of five years of litigation docketing experience is required.
  • Extensive knowledge of civil litigation in federal and state courts, legal procedures, terminology, and court procedural rules.
  • Experience computing deadlines in various federal, state, and agency courts and venues and experience with rules-based calendar systems,
  • eDockets experience is preferred.
  • Strong analytical aptitude with an exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work a 8/8:30 to 5/5:30 Pacific time schedule. This is required regardless of work location.
  • Fully Remote with ability to commute into an office if needed

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 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.


Transfers Assistant (Minneapolis, MN)

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 Minneapolis team in our fast-paced Risk Management Department as a Transfers Assistant.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Support projects relating to the transfer of client files/matters.
  • Collect records/files within the office(s) and off-site storage for disposition or the transfer of files.
  • Utilize computerized records management software programs and update necessary systems to reflect up-to-date data.
  • Ensure all incoming mail for transferred matters is forwarded, if needed, to the correct party.
  • Organize, update, and follow through on retention procedures with instructions from both clients and firm administration groups.
  • Work with and have direct communication with legal staff, support staff, and administration to ensure compliance with transfers.
  • Assist as needed with various projects (e.g., closing files, transfer of files in/out of the firm, terminations, retention, and other special projects) as assigned.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1+ years of professional work experience required; preferably in the professional services industry.
  • Experience in records information management and administration is preferred.
  • Ability to work well within a team-oriented environment and contribute to effective team relationships.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required in order to communicate and work with a diverse group of attorneys and staff via telephone, e-mail, and in person.
  • Ability to maintain high level of attention to detail and organization in all aspects of the position.
  • Ability to work in the office each Wed at a minimum and on occasion as needed.

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 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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