Patent Assistant (Atlanta, GA)

Fish & Richardson P.C. • Atlanta, GA

5d • Hybrid

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 Atlanta team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a
Patent Assistant.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• 1 plus years of experience of administrative support within a legal firm environment is preferred
• 1 plus years of experience reviewing, proofreading and editing invoices
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple deadlines
• Ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to complete assigned tasks
• Ability to work in the Atlanta office a minimum of 2 days per week is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to legal staff and paralegals. Support may be local or remote across other offices.
• Review, edit, and proofread correspondence
• Establish and maintain calendars and deadline systems
• Schedule travel arrangements, reimbursements, meetings and conferences for legal staff and maintain their calendars as requested
• Perform overload typing, filing, photocopying, document downloading, or reception relief as time permits and as requested by other legal staff or management
• Open new matters and prepare engagement letters
• Process vendor invoices

Benefits

• 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 awarded an Outstanding Workplace designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees