Patent Paralegal (IDS/Formalities)

About the role

Fish & Richardson is seeking a Patent Paralegal (IDS/Formalities) to join their 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 6 months of experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. and/or foreign prosecution knowledge, and strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to information disclosure statements, formalities, 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 in order 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.
• Minimum 6 months experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. and/or foreign prosecution knowledge, or equivalent legal support experience.
• Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.).
• 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.
• 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

• Willingness to assist other team members when needed and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Generous paid time off.
• 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.
• 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 salary range for this position varies by geographic market. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location. In Washington, D.C., the estimated pay range is $26.66 - $44.61 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $52,000 - $87,000 annually. In Boston, the estimated pay range is $26.37 - $44.50 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $48,000 - $81,000 annually. In Minneapolis, the estimated pay range is $28.20 - $38.97 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $55,000 - $76,000 annually.

Schedule

Our team operates on a flexible schedule to accommodate training and collaboration needs, requiring a minimum of 3 days per month in the office.

Why Fish?

Join Fish & Richardson, a premier global intellectual property law firm known for its creative and inclusive culture. We offer competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities, a rich benefits package, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our firm is proud to be recognized as an Outstanding Workplace in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight.