Fish & Richardson

Patent Paralegal (Foreign Prosecution)

Fish & Richardson • $65K — $102K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or ABA-recognized Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience in legal support.
  • Over 5 years of experience as a Patent Paralegal with foreign prosecution knowledge.
  • Required foreign prosecution experience; U.S. experience is a plus.
  • Capable of meeting the firm's billing requirement of 1300 hours per year.
  • Team-oriented with a willingness to assist colleagues when needed.
  • Preferred experience in preparing and filing information disclosure statements and formal documents.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, obtain, and file documents related to patent prosecution phases.
  • Maintain and manage a prosecution docket to meet deadlines.
  • Accurately account for all hours worked using the firm’s timekeeping system.
  • Follow up on items to ensure timely completion of tasks.
  • Assist with the preparation and filing of patent-related formal documents.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
  • Generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
  • Award-winning retirement and profit-sharing plans with employer contributions.
  • Family-friendly atmosphere with back-up child care.
  • Recognition for a positive company culture ranked highly in surveys.
Full Job Description
Patent Paralegal (Foreign Prosecution).

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How Will You Make a Difference?
  • Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including, but not limited to, requests for client instructions; assignments; 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 to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.

What Will You Bring to the Table?
  • Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA (American Bar Association) recognized program or equivalent experience in legal support.
  • 5+ years experience as a Patent Paralegal with foreign prosecution knowledge.
  • Foreign prosecution experience is required; U.S. experience is a plus but not required.
  • 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.
  • Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
  • 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.

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 Vault's 2026 law firm survey
  • The pay 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 San Diego, the estimated starting pay range is $38.46 - $60.44 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $70,000 - $110,000 annually.
    • In Chicago and Minneapolis, the estimated starting pay range is $33.33 - $52.31 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $65,000- $102,000 annually.
    • In Silicon Valley, the estimated starting pay range is $41.21 - $64.29 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $75,000 - $117,000 annually.

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About Fish & Richardson

Fish & Richardson is a law firm that specializes in intellectual property law. The firm was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Fish & Richardson has offices in several other cities in the United States, as well as in Germany and China. The firm's clients include a number of well-known companies, such as Google, Microsoft, and Apple. Fish & Richardson has received several awards for its services, including the Best Law Firms award from U.S. News & World Report.
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Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Legal & Accounting
* Ladders Estimates

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