IP Operations Specialist

About the Role

Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is trusted by the world’s most innovative and influential companies. Established in 1878, Fish now has more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists in the U.S., Europe, and China. This role is part of The Hub, Fish’s remote-first group of professionals. Hub employees work primarily from home with no expectation of a regular in-office presence. This is a remote-first position, with a focus on candidates in MA, DE, NY, CA, DC, MN, TX, GA, and IL.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of administrative, procedural, and project-based duties related to transfers, process review, client special procedures, audits, reporting, forms, and other operational needs of the practice groups.
• Support the transfer process within Practice Systems by coordinating transfer-related workflows, tracking status, resolving routine issues, and escalating complex matters as appropriate.
• Assist with internal processes and outside vendor coordination for services such as PTA, proofreading, and other Practice Systems support functions.
• Maintain and manage project logs, track assigned work, document new or revised procedures, and assist with training and cross-training within the operations group and with other teams as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or similar field or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in patent or trademark prosecution support services preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, IP docketing/management systems, and document management systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Award-winning retirement and profit-sharing plans with employer contribution.
• Family-friendly atmosphere with back-up child care, as well as health and wellness initiatives.
• Positive culture ranked as one of the best in the country in Vault’s 2026 law firm survey.

Pay

Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location.

• In Boston, New York, San Diego, and Silicon Valley, the estimated starting pay is $28.02 - $35.16 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), equivalent to $51,000 - $64,000 annually.
• In Chicago, Minneapolis, and Washington, D.C., the estimated starting pay is $26.15 - $32.82 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek), equivalent to $51,000 - $64,000 annually.