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Fish & Richardson P.C.
Fish & Richardson P.C.
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
BiotechnologyLegalPharmaceuticals
Fish & Richardson P.C. is an intellectual property law firm serving clients in technology and life sciences, including biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Its legal practice spans patent litigation and prosecution, Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings, federal appeals, trademark and copyright counseling, trade secret disputes, IP licensing, and related regulatory matters. The firm brings together hundreds of attorneys and technology specialists, including professionals with STEM and Ph.D. backgrounds, to handle complex courtroom, administrative, and transactional work for companies and research institutions developing innovative products and technologies. Its hiring context includes legal and technical professionals working across these specialized intellectual property matters.
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Engagement Terms Specialist — Fish & Richardson

Coordinate client intake and engagement documents at Fish & Richardson, an intellectual property law firm. Support attorneys, client requests, and risk management operations in a hybrid role.

USUnited StatesCACaliforniaILIllinoisMNMinnesotaTXTexas
$51,000 – $64,000 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredGeneral

Description

  • Manage new business intake records and track progress to keep matters moving.
  • Share project updates and issues with attorneys and staff, escalating when needed.
  • Guide colleagues on intake procedures and engagement terms document reviews.
  • Draft Engagement Letters using approved templates and in line with firm policies and legal requirements.
  • Help review Engagement Letters and OCGs.
  • Work with internal teams to identify issues and prepare responses for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain central records and coordinate client engagement terms and information requests.
  • Organize data and work with managers and stakeholders on client analysis projects.
  • Support firm goals through cross-departmental initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent experience.
  • At least three years of relevant professional experience, preferably in legal or professional services.
  • Experience drafting and reviewing Engagement Letters and answering client and internal questions about them is preferred.
  • Understanding of law firm operations and client relationships is preferred.
  • Recognize potential issues and escalate them to supervisors or subject matter experts as appropriate.
  • Summarize and organize information clearly and concisely.
  • Use standard firm software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Be willing to learn billing and accounting systems and relational databases.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe and Word is required.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
  • Work independently with moderate supervision while following timelines and procedures.
  • Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication.
  • Adapt work hours when needed to meet business demands.
  • Adjust to changing responsibilities, circumstances, systems, team dynamics, and policies.
  • Work Pacific Time Zone hours.
  • Minneapolis-based employees within commuting distance must attend a monthly in-person team meeting.
  • Central Time Zone employees work from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Discretionary bonus opportunities.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Retirement and profit-sharing plans recognized for excellence, with an employer contribution.
  • Backup child care.
  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Family-friendly workplace.
  • Remote-first setup with work primarily from home and no expectation of regular office attendance.

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