Hybrid Patent Assistant - Legal Admin and Scheduling Pro

Fish & Richardson; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Medical & dental

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Back-up child care

Wellness programs

Job summary

Fish & Richardson, the premier global IP law firm, invites a Patent Assistant to join its Minneapolis office in the fast-paced Practice Systems Department. You will support legal staff and paralegals, manage calendars, handle travel arrangements, and assist with typing and document handling.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year in legal admin, plus experience proofreading invoices and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years in a legal firm admin role preferred.
• Experience reviewing, proofreading and editing invoices.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able to work in the Minneapolis office at least 2 days weekly.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to legal staff and paralegals.
• Review, edit, and proofread correspondence.
• Establish and maintain calendars and deadlines.
• Schedule travel, meetings and reimbursements for staff.
• Perform overload typing, filing, and reception relief as time allows.
• Open new matters and prepare engagement letters.
• Process vendor invoices.

Skills

Admin support

Proofreading

Invoice review

Calendaring

Critical thinking

Deadline management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Fish & Richardson, the premier global IP law firm, invites a Patent Assistant to join its Minneapolis office in the fast-paced Practice Systems Department. You will support legal staff and paralegals, manage calendars, handle travel arrangements, and assist with typing and document handling.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year in legal admin, plus experience proofreading invoices and meeting deadlines.