Patent Paralegal

Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is trusted by the world’s most innovative and influential companies. Fish was established in 1878, and now has more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists in the U.S., Europe, and China. Our success is rooted in our creative and inclusive culture, which values the diversity of people, experiences, and perspectives. Join Fish’s Austin, Dallas, or downtown Minneapolis team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a Patent Paralegal.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Responsible for a wide range of administrative and procedural duties relating to the initial phases of filing patent applications, through the completion of the patent prosecution process, including maintenance of electronic files
• Prepare documents related to various phases of U.S. and Foreign patent prosecution, including
  but not limited to; information disclosure statements; formal documents, office action response
  shells and notice of allowance due diligence
• Maintain and manage a prosecution docket; follow up on items to ensure due dates and
  deadlines are met
• Meet billable goal as established by practice management

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Paralegal/legal administrative degree/certificate of completion from an ABA (American Bar Association) course of study, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 1 - 3 years’ experience in legal support services preferred
• Excellent time management, prioritization, problem-solving, and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proactive, energetic, upbeat, positive attitude

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
• This position has a hybrid telecommuting schedule with time split between working at the office and working remotely.