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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 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 Washington, D.C. team in our fast-paced Litigation Practice Systems Department as a Pricing Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Develop budgets; work directly with attorneys to develop budgets and pricing proposals, utilizing prior budget samples, other relevant matter experience, and data mining matters
• A Perform initial new matter review related to approval process including defining financial terms and communication of all required scope, exclusions and background information that’s required for Finance, Legal Project Management monitoring and Knowledge Management reporting.
• Develop scenarios and models to assess financial impact and profitability of pricing proposals and assist in the development of creative, workable pricing solutions in response to client demands
• Assist with the design, implementation and tracking of complex pricing arrangements in support of the firm’s Alternative Fee program, including preparation of change notices and updates necessary to communicate updates to the form’s internal administrative groups.
• Maintain required internal proposal and final arrangement databases to include scope and terms to facilitate feedback loops to refine pricing.

What Will You Bring to the Table? 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a closely-related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years’ of experience in finance, billing, or other related experience required.
• Proven ability to identify and analyze issues and problems and to work towards solutions
• Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and sound political acumen, with professional persistence. Ability to deal with all levels of legal, management, and support staff in a highly effective and professional manner.  Ability to effectively persuade for compliance with programs or necessary information sharing.
• Strong organizational skills including an ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Technical orientation, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with aptitude and willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies as appropriate

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 Litigation Practice Systems Department as a Pricing Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Develop budgets; work directly with attorneys to develop budgets and pricing proposals, utilizing prior budget samples, other relevant matter experience, and data mining matters
• A Perform initial new matter review related to approval process including defining financial terms and communication of all required scope, exclusions and background information that’s required for Finance, Legal Project Management monitoring and Knowledge Management reporting.
• Develop scenarios and models to assess financial impact and profitability of pricing proposals and assist in the development of creative, workable pricing solutions in response to client demands
• Assist with the design, implementation and tracking of complex pricing arrangements in support of the firm’s Alternative Fee program, including preparation of change notices and updates necessary to communicate updates to the form’s internal administrative groups.
• Maintain required internal proposal and final arrangement databases to include scope and terms to facilitate feedback loops to refine pricing.

What Will You Bring to the Table? 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a closely-related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years’ of experience in finance, billing, or other related experience required.
• Proven ability to identify and analyze issues and problems and to work towards solutions
• Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and sound political acumen, with professional persistence. Ability to deal with all levels of legal, management, and support staff in a highly effective and professional manner.  Ability to effectively persuade for compliance with programs or necessary information sharing.
• Strong organizational skills including an ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Technical orientation, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with aptitude and willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies as appropriate

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 Washington, D.C. team in our fast-paced Litigation Practice Systems Department as a Pricing Analyst.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Develop, manage, and analyze budgets; work directly with attorneys to develop budgets and pricing proposals, utilizing prior budget samples, other relevant matter experience, and data mining matters
• Assist with the design, implementation, and tracking of complex pricing arrangements in support of the firm’s Alternative Fee programs
• Develop scenarios and models to assess financial impact and profitability of pricing proposals and assist in the development of creative, workable pricing solutions in response to client demands
• Improve budgeting and other methodologies to help lawyers stay on and efficiently manage budgets; assist with development of budgeting tools
• Assist in developing pricing databases and pre-populated budget templates to improve the firm’s ability to develop accurate budgets
• Assist with preparation of monthly reporting presentations to senior management

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a closely-related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of in-depth knowledge of pricing and budgeting required.
• Proven ability to identify and analyze issues and problems and to work towards solutions
• Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and sound political acumen, with professional persistence. Ability to deal with all levels of legal, management, and support staff in a highly effective and professional manner.  Ability to effectively persuade for compliance with programs or necessary information sharing.
• Advanced knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts and ability to apply this knowledge to large volumes of data to reach meaningful conclusions
• Strong technical orientation, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with aptitude and willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies as appropriate

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 Litigation Practice Systems Department as a Pricing Analyst.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Develop, manage, and analyze budgets; work directly with attorneys to develop budgets and pricing proposals, utilizing prior budget samples, other relevant matter experience, and data mining matters
• Assist with the design, implementation, and tracking of complex pricing arrangements in support of the firm’s Alternative Fee programs
• Develop scenarios and models to assess financial impact and profitability of pricing proposals and assist in the development of creative, workable pricing solutions in response to client demands
• Improve budgeting and other methodologies to help lawyers stay on and efficiently manage budgets; assist with development of budgeting tools
• Assist in developing pricing databases and pre-populated budget templates to improve the firm’s ability to develop accurate budgets
• Assist with preparation of monthly reporting presentations to senior management

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a closely-related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of in-depth knowledge of pricing and budgeting required.
• Proven ability to identify and analyze issues and problems and to work towards solutions
• Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and sound political acumen, with professional persistence. Ability to deal with all levels of legal, management, and support staff in a highly effective and professional manner.  Ability to effectively persuade for compliance with programs or necessary information sharing.
• Advanced knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts and ability to apply this knowledge to large volumes of data to reach meaningful conclusions
• Strong technical orientation, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with aptitude and willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies as appropriate

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 technology companies. Established in 1878, and now with 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 Marketing & Business Development Department as a Digital and Creative Services Manager.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Lead and manage the creative efforts for the firm, ensuring consistent branding and professional creativity throughout all firm communications that express the firm’s voice in the marketplace, including web, social media, print, and video.
• Participate in marketing meetings with the Director of Marketing and Communications and the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer along with other department management, working closely with the practice group teams to identify proactive messages for the firm
• In partnership with department leadership, design, develop, and provide oversight to the firm’s social media presence and digital marketing, including the external website, e-newsletters, blogs, and other various social media strategies, acting as a go-to creative resource for the Marketing and Business Development Department as a whole.
• Manage all phases of design initiatives, including delivery. Assist with the conception and development of core creative ideas that build the brand across multiple mediums, including collateral, social media, branding campaigns, website, email, pitch and proposal decks
• Perform conceptual and stylistic decision making that are in line with brand aesthetic standards and the firm vision – creating layouts, mock-ups and prototypes as required to illustrate design and campaign ideas to other members of the team
• Oversee multiple design projects at once while guiding creative team, creating timelines, overseeing design direction, ensuring all deadlines are met, confirming business partners are satisfied with the results and troubleshooting any issues that may arise during the duration of the project

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Strong knowledge of marketing and client services as normally acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a closely related field, or the equivalent experience
• At least 7 years’ experience in marketing of professional service, with at least 5 years’ experience managing and supervising staff
• Hands-on, creative individual with expertise in design practices such as branding, experience design, digital design including email, social media, web, and video
• Strong customer orientation including a superior client service attitude and approach, with strong attention to listening and understanding

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 technology companies. Established in 1878, and now with 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 Marketing & Business Development Department as a Digital and Creative Services Manager.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Lead and manage the creative efforts for the firm, ensuring consistent branding and professional creativity throughout all firm communications that express the firm’s voice in the marketplace, including web, social media, print, and video.
• Participate in marketing meetings with the Director of Marketing and Communications and the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer along with other department management, working closely with the practice group teams to identify proactive messages for the firm
• In partnership with department leadership, design, develop, and provide oversight to the firm’s social media presence and digital marketing, including the external website, e-newsletters, blogs, and other various social media strategies, acting as a go-to creative resource for the Marketing and Business Development Department as a whole.
• Manage all phases of design initiatives, including delivery. Assist with the conception and development of core creative ideas that build the brand across multiple mediums, including collateral, social media, branding campaigns, website, email, pitch and proposal decks
• Perform conceptual and stylistic decision making that are in line with brand aesthetic standards and the firm vision – creating layouts, mock-ups and prototypes as required to illustrate design and campaign ideas to other members of the team
• Oversee multiple design projects at once while guiding creative team, creating timelines, overseeing design direction, ensuring all deadlines are met, confirming business partners are satisfied with the results and troubleshooting any issues that may arise during the duration of the project

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Strong knowledge of marketing and client services as normally acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a closely related field, or the equivalent experience
• At least 7 years’ experience in marketing of professional service, with at least 5 years’ experience managing and supervising staff
• Hands-on, creative individual with expertise in design practices such as branding, experience design, digital design including email, social media, web, and video
• Strong customer orientation including a superior client service attitude and approach, with strong attention to listening and understanding

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 technology companies. Established in 1878, and now with more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists in the U.S., Europe, and China, our success is rooted in our creative and inclusive culture, which values the diversity of people, experiences and perspectives.  Join Fish’s Boston team in our fast-paced Marketing & Business Development Department as a Digital and Creative Services Manager.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Lead and manage the creative efforts for the firm, ensuring consistent branding and professional creativity throughout all firm communications that express the firm’s voice in the marketplace, including web, social media, print, and video.
• Participate in marketing meetings with the Director of Marketing and Communications and the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer along with other department management, working closely with the practice group teams to identify proactive messages for the firm
• In partnership with department leadership, design, develop, and provide oversight to the firm’s social media presence and digital marketing, including the external website, e-newsletters, blogs, and other various social media strategies, acting as a go-to creative resource for the Marketing and Business Development Department as a whole.
• Manage all phases of design initiatives, including delivery. Assist with the conception and development of core creative ideas that build the brand across multiple mediums, including collateral, social media, branding campaigns, website, email, pitch and proposal decks
• Perform conceptual and stylistic decision making that are in line with brand aesthetic standards and the firm vision – creating layouts, mock-ups and prototypes as required to illustrate design and campaign ideas to other members of the team
• Oversee multiple design projects at once while guiding creative team, creating timelines, overseeing design direction, ensuring all deadlines are met, confirming business partners are satisfied with the results and troubleshooting any issues that may arise during the duration of the project

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Strong knowledge of marketing and client services as normally acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a closely related field, or the equivalent experience
• At least 7 years’ experience in marketing of professional service, with at least 5 years’ experience managing and supervising staff
• Hands-on, creative individual with expertise in design practices such as branding, experience design, digital design including email, social media, web, and video
• Strong customer orientation including a superior client service attitude and approach, with strong attention to listening and understanding

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 New York City 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 (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)