IP Operations Specialist

Fish & Richardson the premier global intellectual property law firm is trusted by the worlds 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 Fishs Hub team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as an IP Operations Specialist. This role is part of The Hub Fishs 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.

How Will You Make a Difference

• 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.

What Will You Bring to the Table

• Bachelors 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.

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
• A positive culture ranked as one of the best in the country in Vaults 2026 law firm survey
• 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) which is equivalent to $51000 - $64000 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) which is equivalent to $51000 - $64000 annually.

Our Commitment to Diversity

As a firm that serves the worlds 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.

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