Docketing Specialist (Patents)

Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is trusted by the world's 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 Fish's fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a Docketing Specialist (Patents). Candidates who are local to any location where Fish & Richardson has a US office will also be considered for this position.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Accurately docket USPTO and foreign patent mail into the docketing system according to established procedures.
• Generate and monitor daily docket of deadlines and ensure that deadlines are met, and system is properly updated.
• Review incoming and outgoing emails/faxes/mail and update docketing systems as necessary.
• Provide auditing service for matters and docketed actions to ensure quality control of client data.
• Assist with the processing of incoming and outgoing documents in the firm's APS system.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Comprehensive knowledge of docketing of patent processes as normally acquired through training, education, or extensive work in the IP field.
• Ability to identify issues and problems and proactively work to solve them.
• Professional conduct, service-oriented attitude, and acute attention to detail.
• Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances
• Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, no more than 3 days per month

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 childcare, as well as health and wellness initiatives
• A positive culture awarded an Outstanding Workplace 2023 designation by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
• Our salary range for this position in New York is $31.36 - $53.70 per hour
• Our salary range for this position in San Diego is $29.81 - $45.74 per hour
• Our salary range for this position in Silicon Valley is $36.70 - $57.85 per hour

Our Commitment to Diversity

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.