Provides administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in a trademark practice. Responsibilities include preparing correspondence and legal documents, processing vendor invoices and client bills, maintaining records and filing systems, and scheduling appointments. Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of administrative support experience, preferably in a law firm. The position is hybrid with two in-office days per week.
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 team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a Trademark Assistant.
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How Will You Make a Difference?
- Provide administrative support to legal staff and paralegals.
- Prepare standard correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
- Review, edit, and process vendor invoices and monthly client bills.
- Maintain records and filing systems.
- Schedule appointments / maintain calendar for legal staff
What Will You Bring to the Table?
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 1+ years’ administrative support experience, preferably in a law firm
- Skills and knowledge of administrative support as normally acquired through technical training or equivalent experience
- This position is hybrid with an in-office requirement of 2 days per week.
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 Minneapolis, the estimated starting pay range is $26.15 - $32.82 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $51,000 - $64,000 annually.
- In Boston and San Diego, the estimated starting pay range is $30.21 - $37.91 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $55,000 - $69,000 annually.
- In Washington, D.C., the estimated starting pay range is $30.25 - $37.94 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $59,000 - $74,000 annually.
- In New York and Silicon Valley, the estimated starting pay range is $32.41 - $40.65 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $59,000 - $74,000 annually.
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.
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Fish & Richardson P.C. Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
One Marina Park Drive, Boston, MA, United States, 02210
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