Patent Paralegal

About the role

Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is seeking a Patent Paralegal to join its fast-paced Practice Systems Department. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA recognized program or equivalent experience, at least 5 years of experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. prosecution knowledge, and strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including requests for client instructions; assignments; information disclosure statements; and responses to office actions.
• Maintain and manage a prosecution docket and follow up on items to ensure due dates and deadlines are met.
• Account for all hours worked on a daily basis by entering time into the firm’s timekeeping system to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA recognized program or equivalent experience in legal support.
• 5+ years experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. prosecution knowledge.
• S. prosecution experience is required; Foreign experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to meet the firm’s billing requirement of 1300 hours per year.
• Willingness to assist other team members when needed and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
• Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, for a minimum of 3 days per month.

Qualifications

• Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, for a minimum of 3 days per month.

Skills

• Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, for a minimum of 3 days per month.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities.
• 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.
• A positive culture awarded an Outstanding Workplace designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement.

Pay

The pay range for this position varies by geographic market. In Boston, the estimated starting pay range is $38.46 - $60.44 per hour (equivalent to $70,000 - $110,000 annually). In New York, the estimated starting pay range is $41.21 - $64.29 per hour (equivalent to $75,000 - $117,000 annually). In Washington DC, the estimated starting pay range is $38.46 - $60.00 per hour (equivalent to $75,000 - $117,000 annually).