Patent Paralegal - Paralegal Fish & Richardson Employee Review

2.0
Jun 27, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Worked with some very smart IP attorneys, was very involved in the prosecution of patents. Nice events, and food. Decent benefits (however, low pay compared to similar jobs).

Cons

Management Lacks appropriate leadership staff to effectively train, support, and retain legal support staff. Training for the favored and inconsistent. Too focused on the billable hourd instead of understanding of concepts and quality of work product. Management micromanages basic tasks like starting and ending a shift, requesting time off, lunch breaks, yet expects self direction when faced with more complex issues, creating stressful situations with no real support. It is not uncommon to work overtime to complete projects.

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5.0
Apr 6, 2026
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Pros

Great environment! The lawyers and staff are smart, hardworking and helpful. I got a ton of interesting substantive work throughout the summer.

Cons

Cannot think of any! Fish is great!

1.0
Apr 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Half decent salary if you work alot of overtime.

Cons

If you like a lot of stress, demand for making deadlines with no consideration for your private life necessity - good luck to you. Advice from a 25 year veteran.

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