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Fish & Richardson, a premier global intellectual property law firm, is sought-after and trusted by the world’s most innovative brands and influential technology leaders. 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 Accounting & Finance Department as a Financial Systems Business Analyst & Project Manager.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Apply direct, hands-on experience to manage projects and improve processes that have real impact on firm operations
• Work closely with Fish’s software development team to apply best practices to projects and create new applications and integrations that support the business
• Engage with vendors to find new solutions for the Finance & Accounting department
• Analyze and improve processes in the department and between administrative departments

What Will You Bring to the Table?  

• 3-5 years’ experience with project management and business analysis in a professional services industry
• Strong technical aptitude including experience with SharePoint, SQL, Microsoft’s suite of products, and cloud-based services
• Ability to think strategically, break down complex problems, and recommend solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to finance, technical, and senior management stakeholders

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, a premier global intellectual property law firm, is sought-after and trusted by the world’s most innovative brands and influential technology leaders. 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 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, a premier global intellectual property law firm, is sought-after and trusted by the world’s most innovative brands and influential technology leaders. 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 Austin team in our fast-paced Information Technology Department as an IT Specialist I.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Facilitate and own all workstation deployment and user support requests for the firm.
• Troubleshoot a wide range of software and hardware issues, providing on-site support as well as back-up support to all other offices.
• Manage and assist with implementation, integration, and training for any new or existing application or system rollouts.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Strong knowledge of information technology at a level normally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree in business or information technology, or a closely related field, technical training, or equivalent experience. Microsoft certification/training strongly desired.
• Approximately 2-3 years of experience providing desktop support, preferably in a large professional-services environment.
• Windows 10, A+, and Network+ certifications.

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, a premier global intellectual property law firm, is sought-after and trusted by the world’s most innovative brands and influential technology leaders. 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 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, a premier global intellectual property law firm, is sought-after and trusted by the world’s most innovative brands and influential technology leaders. 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 Dallas team in our fast-paced Legal Talent Department as a Recruiting Assistant.  

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Perform a variety of recruiting tasks according to established policies and procedures
• Assist the Legal Recruiting Manager and Legal Recruiters with maintaining the recruiting database, processing candidate inquiries, coordinating on-campus efforts, preparing for the summer program, generating recruiting department correspondence, and various other projects and assignments
• Communicate with candidates regarding reimbursements, travel, interview arrangements, and other miscellaneous details regarding their interviews
• Screen candidates and identify those to move forward in the recruiting process

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Skills and knowledge of administrative support as normally acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ administrative experience, preferably in recruiting in the professional services industry
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to perform clerical tasks at a high level, work well within a team-oriented environment, and contribute to effective team relationships
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to effectively communicate with and follow instructions from a diverse group of attorneys, clients, and staff
• Ability to work with confidential information and provide information with courtesy and tact

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, a premier global intellectual property law firm, is sought-after and trusted by the world’s most innovative brands and influential technology leaders. 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 Litigation Practice Systems Department as a Legal Secretary.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Upon direction of attorney, e-file documents with the courts or Patent Office; pull court dockets and document via appropriate sources.
• Keep legal staff calendar up-to-date, including scheduling of meetings and appointments; arrange travel; and process reimbursements
• Establish and maintain calendar and deadline reminder systems, utilize master calendar systems, and adhere to all firm policies and procedures with regard to docketing of deadlines.
• Process draft bills by proofing, reviewing, and editing.
• Receive clients and visitors, maintain excellent public relations with clients, and observe confidentiality of the attorney-client relationship.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• 3+ years’ litigation secretarial experience, preferably in the professional services industry
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Work may occasionally require more than normally scheduled work hours to perform the essential duties of this position

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, a premier global intellectual property law firm, is sought-after and trusted by the world’s most innovative brands and influential technology leaders. 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 Department as a Pitch and Proposal Coordinator.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Coordinate and support the development and execution of a wide range of customized business development communications, including copy writing, drafting, editing, proofreading, and formatting responses to Requests for Information, Requests for Proposals, proposals, pitches, presentations, and reports.
• Compile and update data, firm and practice statistics, case studies, attorney biographies, legal matter descriptions, and other collateral to create differentiating new business materials.
• Coordinate research and analysis activities related to competitors and their service offerings, industries, new business targets, and other business intelligence to support client attraction and retention efforts.
• Drive pitch and proposal follow-up directly with attorneys, track responses to evaluate ROI, and maintain and report on data related to win/loss results.

What Will You Bring to the Table?  

• Working knowledge of marketing and client services as normally acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience is required.  The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three years’ experience in a professional services environment.  Law firm experience is a plus.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, database management, and SharePoint, and have the aptitude to continually expand this knowledge through ongoing learning.
• Previous experience in legal, technical, or business writing is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to proofread for contextual, grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors is also necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills, project and deadline management skills, the ability to quickly adapt to new responsibilities and circumstances, and to work independently and as part of a team are essential.  Must be 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, a premier global intellectual property law firm, is sought-after and trusted by the world’s most innovative brands and influential technology leaders. 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 Operations Department as a Receptionist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Answer phones and direct calls.
• Meet and greet clients and visitors to the law office and ensure proper clearance and routing of such parties in accordance with Firm policies.
• Schedule conference rooms and attorney visiting offices; schedule video conferences and keep track of connections and equipment; arrange conference calls.
• Receives and records hand-delivered packages and ensure delivery to the proper recipient. Maintain record of outgoing packages and other items.

What Will You Bring to the Table

• Approximately six months to one year on the job experience necessary in order to gain an understanding of the law office and departmental policies and procedures and learn to operate telephone console system.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate by telephone and in person with a diverse group of visitors, attorneys and staff to provide information with courtesy and tact.

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, a premier global intellectual property law firm, is sought-after and trusted by the world’s most innovative brands and influential technology leaders. 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 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 routing trademark-related matters.
• Draft detailed client and foreign associate communications for attorney review.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

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

 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, a premier global intellectual property law firm, is sought-after and trusted by the world’s most innovative brands and influential technology leaders. 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 Silicon Valley team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a Trademark Assistant.

How Will You Make a Difference?

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

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Approximately 1-3 years’ administrative support experience, preferably in a professional services environment
• Skills and knowledge of administrative support as normally acquired through technical training or the equivalent 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, a premier global intellectual property law firm, is sought-after and trusted by the world’s most innovative brands and influential technology leaders. 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 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 post-grant and 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
• Foreign patent prosecution experience
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)
• Varying degrees of experience.  We are seeking both entry-level paralegals who will do task-based work, e.g. Information Disclosure Statements, and more experienced paralegals who will do full-spectrum US and foreign patent prosecution work.  Candidates fluent in Chinese are strongly encouraged to apply, but this is not a requirement for all of our open positions.

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, a premier global intellectual property law firm, is sought-after and trusted by the world’s most innovative brands and influential technology leaders. 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 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 post-grant and 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
• Foreign patent prosecution experience
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)
• Varying degrees of experience.  We are seeking both entry-level paralegals who will do task-based work, e.g. Information Disclosure Statements, and more experienced paralegals who will do full-spectrum US and foreign patent prosecution work.  Candidates fluent in Chinese are strongly encouraged to apply, but this is not a requirement for all of our open positions.

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, a premier global intellectual property law firm, is sought-after and trusted by the world’s most innovative brands and influential technology leaders. 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 Practice Systems Department as a Patent Assistant.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Preparing confidential correspondence
• Arranging meetings and appointments
• Reviewing, editing and processing bills and invoices

What Will You Bring to the Table?  

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail
• 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