IP Operations Specialist

Fish & Richardson P.C.•Atlanta, GA

4d•$51,000 - $64,000•Remote

About The Position

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 Hub team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as an IP Operations Specialist. This role is part of The Hub, Fish’s 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s 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.

Responsibilities

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.