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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 Accounting & Finance Department as an International Accounting and Tax Specialist.

How You Will Make a Difference?

• Responsible for the general accounting and tax operations of the firm’s foreign offices, including the proper recording of transactions to the general ledger, monthly reporting and analysis of accounts.
• Oversee a team of offshore professionals who assist with processing the day-to-day accounting transactions of the international offices.  These activities cover revenue recognition, accounts payable, general ledger transactions (cash and accrual), payroll and taxes (payroll, VAT and corporate income).
• Liaison with the firm’s international accounting and tax consulting firms on a continuous basis to meet accounting and tax reporting requirements and establish best practices and procedures in our international offices.
• Oversee the daily treasury operations of the international offices, including the coordination and approval of funding of the local foreign office bank accounts as needed and the review and approval of FX currency rates loaded to accounting system.
• Perform month-end closing activities including the preparation and review of the monthly journal entries.  Establish monthly cash and accrual book reporting and reconciliation for the foreign offices.
• Coordinate and work with our international audit firms to assist with the annual independent compliance audits.  As required, provide assistance for tax audits from government agencies, including the preparation and review of requested schedules, reports, reconciliations and examination and approval of draft financial statements.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent combination of training and experience required.
• 5 plus years’ accounting experience, preferably in an international professional service industry.
• 2 plus years’ experience supervising staff including experience supervising a remote team, with proven ability to lead people and remote teams to achieve results.
• Strong working knowledge of complex automated international financial systems and internal controls.

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay 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

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 downtown Minneapolis team in our fast-paced Accounting & Finance Department as an International Accounting and Tax Specialist.

How You Will Make a Difference?

• Responsible for the general accounting and tax operations of the firm’s foreign offices, including the proper recording of transactions to the general ledger, monthly reporting and analysis of accounts.
• Oversee a team of offshore professionals who assist with processing the day-to-day accounting transactions of the international offices.  These activities cover revenue recognition, accounts payable, general ledger transactions (cash and accrual), payroll and taxes (payroll, VAT and corporate income).
• Liaison with the firm’s international accounting and tax consulting firms on a continuous basis to meet accounting and tax reporting requirements and establish best practices and procedures in our international offices.
• Oversee the daily treasury operations of the international offices, including the coordination and approval of funding of the local foreign office bank accounts as needed and the review and approval of FX currency rates loaded to accounting system.
• Perform month-end closing activities including the preparation and review of the monthly journal entries.  Establish monthly cash and accrual book reporting and reconciliation for the foreign offices.
• Coordinate and work with our international audit firms to assist with the annual independent compliance audits.  As required, provide assistance for tax audits from government agencies, including the preparation and review of requested schedules, reports, reconciliations and examination and approval of draft financial statements.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent combination of training and experience required.
• 5 plus years’ accounting experience, preferably in an international professional service industry.
• 2 plus years’ experience supervising staff including experience supervising a remote team, with proven ability to lead people and remote teams to achieve results.
• Strong working knowledge of complex automated international financial systems and internal controls.

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay 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

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 downtown Minneapolis team in our fast-paced Conflicts Department as an Conflicts Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Reviewing new client, new matter and change requests submitted into the firm’s new business intake system to check for accuracy and completeness.
• Working with the submitters to make corrections and to obtain any necessary additional information.
• Using the conflicts database to prepare and perform high quality conflict searches and produce accurate conflict-of-interest reports for new business, lateral intake and/or marketing purposes.
• Routinely monitoring discussions on new matter submissions and facilitating resolution of potential conflict issues.
• Assisting with the ongoing maintenance and data integrity of the conflicts information in the firm’s databases.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A high level of attention to detail and organization.
• 2+ years’ experience in legal conflicts of interest, new business intake and/or risk or records management.
• 3-5 years’ previous law firm experience in an administrative role or the equivalent in similar experience

 Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay 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

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 downtown Minneapolis team in our fast-paced HR Department as a Human Resources Generalist.

How You Will Make a Difference?

• Help Fish & Richardson partner with some of the world’s most renowned companies by coaching and consulting with managers and employees, along with developing and implementing various HR initiatives, systems, and policies
• Utilize superior project management skills while working closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer on program design, employee development, and strategic planning
• Apply direct, hands-on experience to a variety of HR-related areas including, but not limited to, employee relations, performance management, program development, talent acquisition, and training

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• At least 5 years of HR Generalist experience in a professional services environment required
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or closely related field
• Proven skills in presenting, resolving conflicts, and providing superior client service
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels of the firm
• Strong drive and the ability to self-motivate in the face of multiple priorities while managing time efficiently
• Strong technical HR skills
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, dynamic, and open office environment

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay 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

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 downtown Minneapolis team in our fast-paced Information Technology Department as a Senior Enterprise Application Administrator.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Design, test, implement, and support complex systems supporting the firm’s critical business functions
• Provide 2^nd and 3^rd tier support on assigned applications, acting as part of the overall IT support team and leading application-specific initiatives.
• Learn and maintain the latest server, database, cloud and local application engine technologies to support our growing application portfolio
• Maintain industry and application specific knowledge through training, certification, and vendor conferences
• Be part of a dynamic, growing, close-knit team acting as both a leader and follower

What Will You Bring to the Table? 

• 3-5 years of experience working with large-scale customized enterprise systems in finance, document management, ERP/MRP, or custom workflow applications in a fast-paced client-focused environment
• Demonstrable knowledge in technologies such as SQL queries, automation and scripting, MS Web applications, IntApp INTEGRATE, SaaS administration, collaboration tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a closely related field, or the equivalent experience
• Self-driven professional personality, exacting attention to detail, good time management skills, along with the ability to prioritize competing demands and perform effectively under pressure

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay 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

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

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Answer IT Service Desk calls and emails, providing solutions and/or escalating requests and problems to designated second level responders.
• Complete tickets for IT Service Desk inquiries and follow-ups to ensure tickets are updated and acknowledged to the point of verifying completion and closing them out.
• Create technical specifications and knowledgebase documentation as needed.
• Perform tasks related to user administration in Active Directory and other firm applications.
• Participate in new application training and testing to obtain familiarity when servicing IT Service Desk requests.
• Assist with special projects and perform additional tasks as assigned.

What Will You Bring to the Table? 

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in the information technology or related field, preferably in the professional services industry.
• 3-5 years’ experience servicing an IT Help Desk or Service Desk required.
• Ability to use, teach, and troubleshoot Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Windows 10 or higher, Elite, ProLaw, Adobe Creative Suite, and other products as needed.
• Ability to diagnose PC and laptop hardware and software problems.
• Effective and friendly communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of management and staff to carefully listen to issues and provide effective response and solutions. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Strong team collaboration skills.

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay 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

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 downtown Minneapolis team in our fast-paced Information Technology Department as a Network Engineer.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Act as a resource for resolving problems and provide technical insight escalated from within IT and other departments.
• Configure and support servers, storage, and infrastructure for an extensive Microsoft, NetApp and Cisco environment.
• Deploy and implement new servers and technologies for multi-server applications such as MS SQL, Exchange, Citrix and other custom applications.
• Actively own projects and incidents while providing meaningful documentation of processes and procedures for solutions.

What Will You Bring to the Table?  

• 3-5 years of experience using Microsoft Server systems in a VMWare environment along with a current MCSE certification.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to maintain effective relationships with venders and co-workers, in both a technical and non-technical manor.
• A self-driven personality with the ability to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment.

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay 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

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 downtown Minneapolis team in our fast-paced Information Technology Department as an IT Specialist 3.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Resolve workstation issues throughout the organization to maximize firm-wide productivity and minimize system downtime
• Handle tickets escalated from the other IT Specialists and the Help Desk
• Act as a lead resource to the other IT groups by assisting with workstation, application, network, server, and telecomm support, administration, and testing

What Will You Bring to the Table?  

• 5 years experience in Windows workstation implementation, management, and support preferably in the professional services industry
• Current certifications in relevant technologies such as Microsoft Windows 10 MCSA, CompTIA Network+ and A+
• Ability to provide technical guidance and explain advanced concepts to others in the work area via strong written and oral communications

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay 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

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?

• Maintaining and managing a patent prosecution docket
• Preparing and filing documents related to patent prosecution
• Recording billable and non-billable time spent and working toward a billable goal of 1300 hours annually

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Paralegal/legal administrative degree/certificate or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and desire to work on a team

 Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay 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

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?

• Maintaining and managing a patent prosecution docket
• Preparing and filing documents related to patent prosecution
• Recording billable and non-billable time spent and working toward a billable goal of 1300 hours annually

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Paralegal/legal administrative degree/certificate or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and desire to work on a team

 Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay 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

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?

• Prepare and file relevant documents related to the prosecution and/or maintenance of U.S. and foreign trademarks
• Assist attorneys in trademark opposition and cancellation actions
• Correspond directly with clients and foreign associates on routine trademark-related matters
• Draft detailed client and foreign associate communications for attorney review

What Will You Bring to the Table? 

• At least 3 years’ experience with U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution
• Familiarity with trademark clearance searching, copyrights, domains and TTAB proceeding

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay 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

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

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Prepare and file relevant documents related to the prosecution and/or maintenance of U.S. and foreign trademarks
• Assist attorneys in trademark opposition and cancellation actions
• Correspond directly with clients and foreign associates on routine trademark-related matters
• Draft detailed client and foreign associate communications for attorney review

What Will You Bring to the Table? 

• At least 3 years’ experience with U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution
• Familiarity with trademark clearance searching, copyrights, domains and TTAB proceeding

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay 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

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 Docketing Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Docket USPTO and foreign patent and/or trademark mail in the docketing system.
• Generate and monitor daily docket of deadlines to ensure that deadlines are met and the system is properly updated.
• Review incoming and outgoing emails/faxes/mail and update docketing systems as necessary.
• Review/double-check selected patent documents before electronically filing them with the USPTO.
• Provide assistance with overflow docketing and/or coverage for other F&R offices.
• Respond to various requests from Legal staff and other departments.

What Will You Bring to the Table? 

• Advanced knowledge of docketing and patent/trademark processes as normally acquired through training, education, and several years of work experience in the IP field.
• Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.
• Ability to work well within a team-oriented environment and contribute to effective team relationships.
• Professional conduct, service oriented attitude and acute attention to detail.

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay 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

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

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Docket USPTO and foreign patent and/or trademark mail in the docketing system.
• Generate and monitor daily docket of deadlines to ensure that deadlines are met and the system is properly updated.
• Review incoming and outgoing emails/faxes/mail and update docketing systems as necessary.
• Review/double-check selected patent documents before electronically filing them with the USPTO.
• Provide assistance with overflow docketing and/or coverage for other F&R offices.
• Respond to various requests from Legal staff and other departments.

What Will You Bring to the Table? 

• Advanced knowledge of docketing and patent/trademark processes as normally acquired through training, education, and several years of work experience in the IP field.
• Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.
• Ability to work well within a team-oriented environment and contribute to effective team relationships.
• Professional conduct, service oriented attitude and acute attention to detail.

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay 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

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

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Maintaining and managing a patent prosecution docket, primarily foreign prosecution
• Preparing and filing documents, primarily related to foreign prosecution
• Recording billable and non-billable time spent and working toward a billable goal of 1300 hours annually

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Paralegal/legal administrative degree/certificate or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years of foreign patent prosecution experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay 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

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

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Maintaining and managing a patent prosecution docket
• Preparing, filing and proofreading documents related to foreign and domestic patent prosecution
• Recording billable and non-billable time spent on tasks

What Will You Bring to the Table? 

• Qualified to work as a Paralegal in Germany
• Some patent prosecution experience
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)