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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

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IT 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 Information Technology Department as an IT Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Responsible for all workstation deployment and other hands-on requests within the local office, including occasional after-hours work.
  • Manage first and second level escalated end-user support issues through phone, email, remote and in-person interaction with all firm users, depending on overall workload and application specialty.
  • Configure, support, and troubleshoot network devices and enterprise-level applications with support from other IT staff.
  • Implement and integrate new applications/systems with support from other IT staff.
  • Provide conference room support for video conferencing and device setup assistance to all users and firm locations.
  • Assist with support tickets as a second level escalation point.
  • Deliver special purpose training programs for new hires summer associates, and other firm employees as directed.
  • Partner with the Applications and Software Development team, to relay common questions and training needs, to assist in developing training tools to increase system and program usability.
  • Participate in an after hours on call rotation

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • 3+ years’ experience in MS Windows desktop and MS Office implementation, management, and support; preferably in a large professional services environment.
  • Windows 10/11, A+, and Network+ Certifications.
  • Superior interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain client-focused relationships with partners, attorneys, clients, and staff, in person, via telephone and via email. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
  • Self-driving personality with strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and adapt to changing requirements with minimal input from management.
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve technical application access or delivery issues with a focus on service delivery, preferably within a highly demanding environment.
  • Demonstrated understanding of LAN/WAN communications concepts and the ability to troubleshoot connectivity problems.
  • Ability to participate in an after hours on call rotation (1 week every 13 weeks rotation)
  • Ability to work onsite in the Silicon Valley 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 designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
  • The pay for this position varies by geographic market. In Silicon Valley, the estimated starting pay is $36.68-$57.83 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek). Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location.

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 Paralegal (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 Litigation Practice Systems Department as a Litigation Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Coordinate creation of case management repository for new matters and carry primary responsibility for case file organization, including but not limited to prompt ECF downloading and distribution.
  • Generate and format legal documents; prepare and organize exhibits and finalize for filing and service; coordinate with local counsel and process server.
  • Electronically file court papers, remaining current in the nuances of electronic filing rules in pertinent jurisdictions to ensure successful submissions.
  • Inform the Litigation Docketing Department (“LDD”) when any new matter is opened; promptly email all filed, served and received documents, party agreements, discovery requests, deposition notices, etc., to the LDD inbox; work closely with LDD to ensure workflow needs are met.
  • Schedule and coordinate depositions, including maintenance of deposition calendar, transcript processing, and distribution of transcripts and errata sheets to witnesses.
  • Communicate with expert witnesses, coordinate logistics and assist with expert report drafting.
  • Communicate with clients; answer or direct inquiries.
  • Participate in pre-trial planning, coordinate trial logistics and participate in trial events, including on-site support and post-trial shut down.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Minimum of 3 years’ litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment, with the focus on legal services delivery.
  • Experience with patent litigation is preferred.
  • Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.
  • Occasional travel is required in this position.
  • This is a hybrid role requiring the ability to work in our NYC office a minimum of 2 days per week or more 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 designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
  • The pay for this position varies by geographic market. In New York, the estimated starting pay is $32.66-$67.10 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $59,411-$122,128 annually. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location.

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 Case Manager (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 Litigation Practice Systems Department as a Litigation Case Manager.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Perform various case management tasks, including indirect supervision of paralegals and litigation assistant(s).
  • Anticipate and plan for all phases of litigation with minimal direction from supervising attorney.
  • Support attorneys in all phases of litigation, including preparation for filing of lawsuit, discovery, trial preparation and attendance at trial.
  • Organize and analyze documents, including the identification and appropriate handling of confidential and privileged materials.
  • Train, indirectly supervise and mentor senior paralegals, paralegals, and litigation assistants in all aspects of litigation support; and provide them with periodic feedback regarding their performance throughout the year.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree, or specialized equivalent experience (or paralegal certificate recognized by the ABA with the required experience).
  • Minimum of 5 years’ of current litigation experience, including significant experience handling fact and expert discovery, and pre-trial/post-trial disclosures and briefings is required.
  • Knowledge of Federal and State Court rules.
  • IP litigation experience, including Markman hearings and handling investigations before the International Trade Commission, and Federal Circuit appellate work is preferred.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary in order to maintain effective relationships with principals, attorneys, clients and staff both in person and remotely.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Relativity, Everchron, ProLaw, Lexis and Westlaw.
  • Ability to travel as needed.
  • Ability to work in the Houston office a minimum of 2 days per week and more as 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 designation in 2023 and 2024 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.


Litigation Paralegal (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 Litigation Practice Systems Department as Litigation Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Coordinate creation of case management repository for new matters and carry primary responsibility for case file organization, including but not limited to prompt ECF downloading and distribution.
  • Generate and format legal documents; prepare and organize exhibits and finalize for filing and service; coordinate with local counsel and process server.
  • Electronically file court papers, remaining current in the nuances of electronic filing rules in pertinent jurisdictions to ensure successful submissions.
  • Inform the Litigation Docketing Department (“LDD”) when any new matter is opened; promptly email all filed, served and received documents, party agreements, discovery requests, deposition notices, etc., to the LDD inbox; work closely with LDD to ensure workflow needs are met.
  • Schedule and coordinate depositions, including maintenance of deposition calendar, transcript processing, and distribution of transcripts and errata sheets to witnesses.
  • Communicate with expert witnesses, coordinate logistics and assist with expert report drafting.
  • Communicate with clients; answer or direct inquiries.
  • Participate in pre-trial planning, coordinate trial logistics and participate in trial events, including on-site support and post-trial shut down.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Minimum of 3 years’ litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment, with the focus on legal services delivery.
  • Experience with patent litigation is preferred.
  • Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.
  • Occasional travel is required in this position.
  • This is a hybrid role requiring the ability to work in the Delaware office a minimum of 2 days per week or more 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 designation in 2023 and 2024 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.


Receptionist – Operations 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 Operations Department as a Receptionist – Operations Assistant.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Answer phones and direct calls. Operate a multi-line telephone console in order to relay incoming, outgoing and intra-system calls. Direct telephone calls to appropriate attorneys and staff. Take messages for visitors and staff.
  • Meet and greet clients and visitors to the office, ensure proper clearance and routing (including use of The Receptionist visitor management kiosk) of such parties in accordance with firm policies, which includes providing visitor badges to all visitors.
  • Schedule conference rooms and attorney visiting offices and maintain records.
  • Contact building management regarding maintenance and/or visitor/vendor access issues.
  • Schedule video conferences and keep track of connections and equipment. Arrange conference calls.
  • Assist with hoteling software and staff/attorney workspace scheduling issues.
  • Assist with coordination of office social events (i.e., summer outing, holiday party, monthly socials, staff appreciation day, etc.) as requested by Office Manager.
  • Assist with administrative tasks to support the Operations Department, Practice Groups, and other administrative groups as requested by the Office Manager.
  • Provide back-up Office Services support such as mail processing, print jobs, conference room set-ups, and inventory management as needed.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 6+ months professional office administration experience; preferably in a law office.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to create, edit and manage documents, spreadsheets, presentations and emails.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the law office and departmental policies and procedures is preferred.
  • 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.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate by telephone and in person with a diverse group of visitors, vendors, attorneys, and staff to provide information with courtesy and tact.
  • Ability to work in the Washington, D.C. office 8:30-5:00 5 days a week with the ability to work overtime 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 designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
  • The pay range for this position varies by geographic market. In Washington, DC, the estimated starting pay is $27.99 – $34.13 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $54,584 – $66,560 annually. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location.

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.


Receptionist – Operations Assistant (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 Operations Department as Receptionist – Operations Assistant.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Answer phones and direct calls. Operate a multi-line telephone console in order to relay incoming, outgoing and intra-system calls. Direct telephone calls to appropriate attorneys and staff. Take messages for visitors and staff.
  • Meet and greet clients and visitors to the office, ensure proper clearance and routing (including use of The Receptionist visitor management kiosk) of such parties in accordance with firm policies, which includes providing visitor badges to all visitors.
  • Schedule conference rooms and attorney visiting offices and maintain records.
  • Contact building management regarding maintenance and/or visitor/vendor access issues.
  • Schedule video conferences and keep track of connections and equipment. Arrange conference calls.
  • Assist with hoteling software and staff/attorney workspace scheduling issues.
  • Assist with coordination of office social events (i.e., summer outing, holiday party, monthly socials, staff appreciation day, etc.) as requested by Office Manager.
  • Assist with administrative tasks to support the Operations Department, Practice Groups, and other administrative groups as requested by the Office Manager.
  • Provide back-up Office Services support such as mail processing, print jobs, conference room set-ups, and inventory management as needed.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 6+ months professional office administration experience; preferably in a law office.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to create, edit and manage documents, spreadsheets, presentations and emails.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the law office and departmental policies and procedures is preferred.
  • 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.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate by telephone and in person with a diverse group of visitors, vendors, attorneys, and staff to provide information with courtesy and tact.
  • Ability to work in the Dallas office 8:30-4:30 5 days a week with the ability to work until 5pm as needed 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.


Office Services Assistant (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 Operations Department as an Office Services Assistant.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • 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 copy, scanning, printing and binding projects. Restock office machines with paper on a daily basis. Ensure reprographics, office services and satellite supply stations are clean and organized at all times. Attend to all repairs and place service calls as needed.
  • Keep track of kitchen and office supply inventory levels and place orders as needed.
  • Monitor and maintain the conference rooms and visiting attorney offices in excellent condition.
  • Ensure that all equipment is available and working in each room, trash is emptied as necessary, surfaces are clean and supplies are replenished as needed.
  • Set up, test and prepare video conferencing equipment for meetings in a timely fashion, including WebEx meetings. Deliver and set up refreshments in advance of meeting. At end of meeting, break down equipment and clean rooms promptly.
  • Work with the Receptionist to order and set up food for meetings; forward invoices as directed.
  • Provide coverage for the Receptionist’s breaks, days off, etc. as needed.
  • Work occasionally requires more than normally scheduled work hours to perform the essential duties of the position.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ years’ experience working in a professional office setting
  • Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
  • Ability to acquire and maintain a working knowledge of all software programs used in the department
  • Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instruction effectively from a diverse group of attorneys, clients, and staff, communicate professionally by phone, and provide information with courtesy and tact.
  • Ability to work in the Silicon Valley office 5 days a 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 designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
  • The pay range for this position varies by geographic market. In Silicon Valley, the estimated starting pay is $25.75 – $34.09 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $46,871 – $62,036 annually. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location.

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 Paralegal (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 Practice Systems Department as a Patent Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including, but not limited to, requests for client instructions; assignments; information disclosure statements; and responses to office actions.
  • Maintain and manage a prosecution docket and follow up on items to ensure due dates and deadlines are met.
  • Account for all hours worked on a daily basis by entering time into the firm’s timekeeping system in order to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA (American Bar Association) recognized program or equivalent experience in legal support.
  • 5+ years experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. and/or foreign prosecution knowledge. Foreign prosecution experience is preferred.
  • Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
  • Willingness to assist other team members when needed and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, for a minimum of 3 days per month.

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 designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
  • The salary range for this position varies by geographic market. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location. In New York, the estimated starting pay is $29.65-$65.73 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $53,963-$119,629 annually.

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 Paralegal (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 Patent Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including, but not limited to, requests for client instructions; assignments; information disclosure statements; and responses to office actions.
  • Maintain and manage a prosecution docket and follow up on items to ensure due dates and deadlines are met.
  • Account for all hours worked on a daily basis by entering time into the firm’s timekeeping system in order to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA (American Bar Association) recognized program or equivalent experience in legal support.
  • 5+ years experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. and/or foreign prosecution knowledge. Foreign prosecution experience is preferred.
  • Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
  • Willingness to assist other team members when needed and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, for a minimum of 3 days per month.

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 designation in 2023 and 2024 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 Paralegal (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 Patent Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including, but not limited to, requests for client instructions; assignments; information disclosure statements; and responses to office actions.
  • Maintain and manage a prosecution docket and follow up on items to ensure due dates and deadlines are met.
  • Account for all hours worked on a daily basis by entering time into the firm’s timekeeping system in order to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA (American Bar Association) recognized program or equivalent experience in legal support.
  • 5+ years experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. and/or foreign prosecution knowledge. Foreign prosecution experience is preferred.
  • Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
  • Willingness to assist other team members when needed and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, for a minimum of 3 days per month.

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 designation in 2023 and 2024 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 Paralegal (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 Patent Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including, but not limited to, requests for client instructions; assignments; information disclosure statements; and responses to office actions.
  • Maintain and manage a prosecution docket and follow up on items to ensure due dates and deadlines are met.
  • Account for all hours worked on a daily basis by entering time into the firm’s timekeeping system in order to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA (American Bar Association) recognized program or equivalent experience in legal support.
  • 5+ years experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. and/or foreign prosecution knowledge. Foreign prosecution experience is preferred.
  • Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
  • Willingness to assist other team members when needed and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, for a minimum of 3 days per month.

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 designation in 2023 and 2024 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 Paralegal (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 Patent Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including, but not limited to, requests for client instructions; assignments; information disclosure statements; and responses to office actions.
  • Maintain and manage a prosecution docket and follow up on items to ensure due dates and deadlines are met.
  • Account for all hours worked on a daily basis by entering time into the firm’s timekeeping system in order to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA (American Bar Association) recognized program or equivalent experience in legal support.
  • 5+ years experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. and/or foreign prosecution knowledge. Foreign prosecution experience is preferred.
  • Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
  • Willingness to assist other team members when needed and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, for a minimum of 3 days per month.

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 designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
  • The salary range for this position varies by geographic market. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location.  In Washington, D.C., the estimated starting pay is $26.58-$62.73 per hour (based on a 37.5 hour workweek), which is equivalent to $51,830-$122,314 annually.

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 (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 Practice Systems Department as a Patent Assistant.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Provide administrative support to legal staff and paralegals. Support may be local or remote across other offices.
  • Review, edit, and proofread correspondence
  • Establish and maintain calendars and deadline systems
  • Schedule travel arrangements, reimbursements, meetings and conferences for legal staff and maintain their calendars as requested
  • Perform overload typing, filing, photocopying, document downloading, or reception relief as time permits and as requested by other legal staff or management
  • Open new matters and prepare engagement letters
  • Process vendor invoices

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1 plus years of experience of administrative support within a legal firm environment is preferred
  • 1 plus years of experience reviewing, proofreading and editing invoices
  • Ability to prioritize and organize multiple deadlines
  • Ability to use critical thinking and problem solving skills to complete assigned tasks
  • Ability to work in the Silicon Valley office a minimum of 2 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 designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
  • The pay for this position varies by geographic market. In Silicon Valley, the estimated starting pay is $32.60-$46.22 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $59,334-$84,125 annually. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location.

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 Paralegal (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 Practice Systems Department as a Patent Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including, but not limited to, requests for client instructions; assignments; information disclosure statements; and responses to office actions.
  • Maintain and manage a prosecution docket and follow up on items to ensure due dates and deadlines are met.
  • Account for all hours worked on a daily basis by entering time into the firm’s timekeeping system in order to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA (American Bar Association) recognized program or equivalent experience in legal support.
  • 5+ years experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. and/or foreign prosecution knowledge. Foreign prosecution experience is preferred.
  • Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
  • Willingness to assist other team members when needed and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, for a minimum of 3 days per month.

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 designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
  • The salary range for this position varies by geographic market. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location. In Silicon Valley, the estimated starting pay is $33.49 – $69.64 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $60,953 – $126,753 annually.

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 Paralegal (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 Practice Systems Department as a Patent Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including, but not limited to, requests for client instructions; assignments; information disclosure statements; and responses to office actions.
  • Maintain and manage a prosecution docket and follow up on items to ensure due dates and deadlines are met.
  • Account for all hours worked on a daily basis by entering time into the firm’s timekeeping system in order to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA (American Bar Association) recognized program or equivalent experience in legal support.
  • 5+ years experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. and/or foreign prosecution knowledge. Foreign prosecution experience is preferred.
  • Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
  • Willingness to assist other team members when needed and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, for a minimum of 3 days per month.

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 designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
  • The salary range for this position varies by geographic market. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location. In San Diego, the estimated starting pay is $30.26 – $68.96 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $55,080 – $125,515 annually.

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 Paralegal (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 Patent Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including, but not limited to, requests for client instructions; assignments; information disclosure statements; and responses to office actions.
  • Maintain and manage a prosecution docket and follow up on items to ensure due dates and deadlines are met.
  • Account for all hours worked on a daily basis by entering time into the firm’s timekeeping system in order to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA (American Bar Association) recognized program or equivalent experience in legal support.
  • 5+ years experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. and/or foreign prosecution knowledge. Foreign prosecution experience is preferred.
  • Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
  • Willingness to assist other team members when needed and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, for a minimum of 3 days per month.

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 designation in 2023 and 2024 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 Paralegal (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 Patent Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including, but not limited to, requests for client instructions; assignments; information disclosure statements; and responses to office actions.
  • Maintain and manage a prosecution docket and follow up on items to ensure due dates and deadlines are met.
  • Account for all hours worked on a daily basis by entering time into the firm’s timekeeping system in order to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA (American Bar Association) recognized program or equivalent experience in legal support.
  • 5+ years experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. and/or foreign prosecution knowledge. Foreign prosecution experience is preferred.
  • Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
  • Willingness to assist other team members when needed and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, for a minimum of 3 days per month.

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 designation in 2023 and 2024 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 Paralegal (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 Patent Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including, but not limited to, requests for client instructions; assignments; information disclosure statements; and responses to office actions.
  • Maintain and manage a prosecution docket and follow up on items to ensure due dates and deadlines are met.
  • Account for all hours worked on a daily basis by entering time into the firm’s timekeeping system in order to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA (American Bar Association) recognized program or equivalent experience in legal support.
  • 5+ years experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. and/or foreign prosecution knowledge. Foreign prosecution experience is preferred.
  • Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
  • Willingness to assist other team members when needed and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, for a minimum of 3 days per month.

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 designation in 2023 and 2024 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 Paralegal (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 Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including, but not limited to, requests for client instructions; assignments; information disclosure statements; and responses to office actions.
  • Maintain and manage a prosecution docket and follow up on items to ensure due dates and deadlines are met.
  • Account for all hours worked on a daily basis by entering time into the firm’s timekeeping system in order to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA (American Bar Association) recognized program or equivalent experience in legal support.
  • 5+ years experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. and/or foreign prosecution knowledge. Foreign prosecution experience is preferred.
  • Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
  • Willingness to assist other team members when needed and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, for a minimum of 3 days per month.

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 designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
  • The salary range for this position varies by geographic market. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location. In Minneapolis, the estimated starting pay is $27.83-$55.47 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $54,269 – $108,167 annually.

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 Paralegal (Chicago, IL)

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 Chicago team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a Patent Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including, but not limited to, requests for client instructions; assignments; information disclosure statements; and responses to office actions.
  • Maintain and manage a prosecution docket and follow up on items to ensure due dates and deadlines are met.
  • Account for all hours worked on a daily basis by entering time into the firm’s timekeeping system in order to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA (American Bar Association) recognized program or equivalent experience in legal support.
  • 5+ years experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. and/or foreign prosecution knowledge. Foreign prosecution experience is preferred.
  • Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
  • Willingness to assist other team members when needed and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, for a minimum of 3 days per month.

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 designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
  • The salary range for this position varies by geographic market. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location.  In Chicago, the estimated starting pay is $28.86 – $61.87 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $56,277 – $120,639 annually.

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 (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 team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a Patent Assistant.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Provide administrative support to legal staff and paralegals. Support may be local or remote across other offices.
  • Review, edit, and proofread correspondence
  • Establish and maintain calendars and deadline systems
  • Schedule travel arrangements, reimbursements, meetings and conferences for legal staff and maintain their calendars as requested
  • Perform overload typing, filing, photocopying, document downloading, or reception relief as time permits and as requested by other legal staff or management
  • Open new matters and prepare engagement letters
  • Process vendor invoices

What Will You Bring to the Table? 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1 plus years of experience of administrative support within a legal firm environment is preferred
  • 1 plus years of experience reviewing, proofreading and editing invoices
  • Ability to prioritize and organize multiple deadlines
  • Ability to use critical thinking and problem solving skills to complete assigned tasks
  • Ability to work in office 3 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 designation in 2023 and 2024 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?

  • Project Assistance: Assist with various projects (e.g., closing files, transferring of files in/out of the firm, terminations, retention, and other special projects) as assigned.
  • Records Collection & Review: Collect records/files from offices and off-site storage and assist with reviewing for disposition or transfer.
  • Software Utilization: At the direction of the Transfers Specialist or Coordinator, use computerized records management software to update systems to reflect current data.
  • Responsiveness: Respond to requests sent via email, regular mail, instant message, and telephone in a timely manner.
  • Document Review: Review physical and electronic files in preparation of transfer.
  • Matter Opening: Assist with opening of matters in firm systems.
  • Document Organization: Assist with preparation of electronic and physical files for inclusion in firm systems.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • 1+ years of professional work experience required; preferably in the legal and/or professional services industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and contribute positively to team dynamics.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, essential for interacting effectively with a diverse group of attorneys and staff through phone, email, and in-person communication.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organization skills across all responsibilities.
  • Proficiency in using standard office technology, including but not limited to personal computers, phone systems, copiers and necessary programs and applications-with a willingness to learn and adapt to new and evolving technologies.
  • Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances
  • Ability to work in the Minneapolis office each Wednesday 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 designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
  • The pay range for this position varies by geographic market. In Minneapolis, the estimated starting pay is $23.15 – $30.23 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek). Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location.

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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