About the Role
Fish & Richardson, a premier global intellectual property law firm, seeks an IP Operations System Specialist to join its remote-first Hub team within the Practice Systems Department. This role is crucial for maintaining IP systems and supporting practice groups through various operational tasks.
Responsibilities
- Ensure IP systems are maintained through regular audits, data cleanup, and validation.
- Assist with daily matter opening and staffing updates for practice groups.
- Develop and run recurring and ad hoc reports and audits as requested.
- Support initiatives to implement automation for increased efficiency within the IP Operations Team and practice groups.
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.
Skills
- MS SQL skills preferred.
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- IP docketing/management systems
- Document management systems
Location
- Remote-first
- MA
- DE
- NY
- CA
- DC
- MN
- TX
- GA
- IL
Work Type
- Remote-first
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of experience in patent or trademark prosecution support services preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or similar field or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- In Boston, New York, San Diego, and Silicon Valley, the estimated starting pay is $37.36 - $46.70 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $68,000 - $85,000 annually.
- In Chicago, Minneapolis, and Washington, D.C., the estimated starting pay is $34.87 - $43.59 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $68,000 - $85,000 annually.
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
- Family-friendly atmosphere with back-up child care
- Health and wellness initiatives
About the Company
- Fish & Richardson is the premier global intellectual property law firm, trusted by the world’s most innovative and influential companies.
- Established in 1878, Fish has more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists in the U.S., Europe, and China.
- The firm's success is rooted in its creative and inclusive culture, valuing diversity of people, experiences, and perspectives.
- Ranked as one of the best cultures in the country in Vault’s 2026 law firm survey.
Equal Opportunity
- As a firm that serves the world’s greatest visionaries, we know that creativity and innovation are the result of seeing the world from multiple different perspectives. Having a diverse team enhances the quality of legal services we provide to our clients, sustains our standing as a premier IP law firm, and strengthens the fabric of our firm.
