IP Operations Systems 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 System 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

• Responsible for ensuring that IP systems are maintained through regular audits data cleanup and validation.
• Assist with daily matter opening and staffing updates required by the practice groups.
• Develop and run recurring and ad hoc reports and audits in response to requests made through processes established by department leadership.
• Assist with initiatives to implement automation to create efficiencies for the IP Operations Team and practice groups.

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.
• MS SQL skills 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 $37.36 - $46.70 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek) which is equivalent to $68000 - $85000 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 $68000 - $85000 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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