Office Services Assistant (San Diego, CA)

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 San Diego team in our fast-paced Operations Department as an Office Services Assistant.

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How Will You Make a Difference?

• Complete assigned copy, scanning, printing and binding projects


• Respond promptly to all requests from Transfers and New Matters. Locate, log and ship files, or renumber as directed


• Provide front desk coverage for breaks, days off, etc. as needed


• Collect and coordinate materials for shredding, ordering service if necessary, and obtain and log Certificates of Destruction


• Set up conference rooms with refreshments and IT equipment and connections


• Handle incoming and outgoing shipments for the office

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• High School diploma or equivalent required


• 1+ years’ experience working in a professional office setting in an administrative, clerical or receptionist capacity required


• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints


• Ability to work well within a team-oriented environment and contribute to effective team relationships


• Ability to work with significant attention to detail


• Ability to work in our San Diego office 9am-5pm, 5 days per week, is required

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• 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 ranked as one of the best in the country in Vault’s 2026 law firm survey


• The pay range for this position varies by geographic market. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location. In San Diego, the estimated starting pay is $24.17 - $28.57 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $44,000 - $52,000 annually.

Our Commitment to Diversity

As a firm that serves the world’s greatest visionaries, we know that creativity and innovation are the result of seeing the world from multiple different perspectives. Having a diverse team enhances the quality of legal services we provide to our clients, sustains our standing as a premier IP law firm, and strengthens the fabric of our firm. 

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