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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 aIT 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
  • Our pay range for this position in Silicon Valley is $36.16 – $57.01 per hour (based on working 35 hours per week)

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 (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 Case Manager.

How Will You Make a Difference?

  • Perform case management which includes indirect supervision of paralegal 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 documents.
  • 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, Markman hearings and pre-trial/post-trial disclosures and briefings is required.
  • IP litigation experience is required.
  • Knowledge of Federal and State Court rules.
  • Experience handling investigations before the International Trade Commission and Federal Circuit appellate work is preferred.
  • Experience with Life Sciences including Hatch-Waxman cases is preferred.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary in order to maintain effective relationships with principals, attorneys, clients and staff in person and remotely.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Relativity, Everchron, ProLaw, Lexis and Westlaw.
  • Ability to travel as needed.
  • Ability to work in the NYC office a minimum of 1 day 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 pay range for this position in New York is $66.23 – $86.47 per hour (based on a 35 hour work week)

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.


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

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.

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 Minneapolis 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 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
  • Our pay range for this position in Minneapolis is $22.48-$28.93 per hour (based on working 37.5 hours per week)

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 Paralegal (Washington, DC)

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 Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

By supporting our Trademark team with

  • Preparing and filing documents required in the prosecution and maintenance of U.S. trademarks, using the U.S. PTO’s ETEAS filing system.
  • Preparing and filing documents required in the prosecution and maintenance of Madrid-based filings with WIPO
  • Communicating with clients regarding requirements for filing applications, maintaining trademarks, and reviewing evidence of use required in connection with these trademark documents
  • Corresponding directly with foreign associates on routine trademark prosecution, opposition, cancellation, and/or maintenance
  • Handling or assisting on special projects as assigned, including copyright applications, customs recordation, UDRP actions, client website review and domain name registration

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • 3+ years’ experience as a Trademark Paralegal (or similar equivalent experience) with both U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution.
  • Familiarity with TTAB proceedings, copyright filings and UDRP actions.
  • Experience with worldwide trademark laws and procedures, including WIPO filings.
  • Trained in conducting preliminary trademark searches.
  • Ability to commute to the office 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 pay range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $42.73-$60.93 per hour (based on working 37.5 hours per week)

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 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 Trademark Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

By supporting our Trademark team with

  • Preparing and filing documents required in the prosecution and maintenance of U.S. trademarks, using the U.S. PTO’s ETEAS filing system.
  • Preparing and filing documents required in the prosecution and maintenance of Madrid-based filings with WIPO
  • Communicating with clients regarding requirements for filing applications, maintaining trademarks, and reviewing evidence of use required in connection with these trademark documents
  • Corresponding directly with foreign associates on routine trademark prosecution, opposition, cancellation, and/or maintenance
  • Handling or assisting on special projects as assigned, including copyright applications, customs recordation, UDRP actions, client website review and domain name registration

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • 3+ years’ experience as a Trademark Paralegal (or similar equivalent experience) with both U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution.
  • Familiarity with TTAB proceedings, copyright filings and UDRP actions.
  • Experience with worldwide trademark laws and procedures, including WIPO filings.
  • Trained in conducting preliminary trademark searches.
  • Ability to commute to the office 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.


Trademark 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 Trademark Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

By supporting our Trademark team with

  • Preparing and filing documents required in the prosecution and maintenance of U.S. trademarks, using the U.S. PTO’s ETEAS filing system.
  • Preparing and filing documents required in the prosecution and maintenance of Madrid-based filings with WIPO
  • Communicating with clients regarding requirements for filing applications, maintaining trademarks, and reviewing evidence of use required in connection with these trademark documents
  • Corresponding directly with foreign associates on routine trademark prosecution, opposition, cancellation, and/or maintenance
  • Handling or assisting on special projects as assigned, including copyright applications, customs recordation, UDRP actions, client website review and domain name registration

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • 3+ years’ experience as a Trademark Paralegal (or similar equivalent experience) with both U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution.
  • Familiarity with TTAB proceedings, copyright filings and UDRP actions.
  • Experience with worldwide trademark laws and procedures, including WIPO filings.
  • Trained in conducting preliminary trademark searches.
  • Ability to commute to the office 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.


Trademark 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 Trademark Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

By supporting our Trademark team with

  • Preparing and filing documents required in the prosecution and maintenance of U.S. trademarks, using the U.S. PTO’s ETEAS filing system.
  • Preparing and filing documents required in the prosecution and maintenance of Madrid-based filings with WIPO
  • Communicating with clients regarding requirements for filing applications, maintaining trademarks, and reviewing evidence of use required in connection with these trademark documents
  • Corresponding directly with foreign associates on routine trademark prosecution, opposition, cancellation, and/or maintenance
  • Handling or assisting on special projects as assigned, including copyright applications, customs recordation, UDRP actions, client website review and domain name registration

What Will You Bring to the Table?

  • 3+ years’ experience as a Trademark Paralegal (or similar equivalent experience) with both U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution.
  • Familiarity with TTAB proceedings, copyright filings and UDRP actions.
  • Experience with worldwide trademark laws and procedures, including WIPO filings.
  • Trained in conducting preliminary trademark searches.
  • Ability to commute to the office 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 pay range for this position in Minneapolis is $41.82 – $54.44 per hour (based on working 37.5 hours per week)

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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