Entry-Level IP Patent Services Assistant

Hanley Flight & Zimmerman LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life and Disability Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC, a downtown Chicago intellectual property law firm, is seeking a full‑time legal assistant to join its Patent Services Group administrative support staff. The role focuses on USPTO filings support, file management, and coordination with paralegals and administrators.

This entry‑level in‑office position includes extensive on‑the‑job training, a clear path for growth, and a competitive benefits package, with a salary range of $46,000-$48,000 plus year‑end bonus

Qualifications

• A 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a 3.0+ GPA.
• 1+ years of work experience in a law office preferred.
• Paralegal certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents to be filed with the USPTO.
• Communicate with paralegals and administrators.
• Maintain physical and digital files.
• Light reception duties as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat/PDF Exchange

Education

Bachelor's degree (4-year)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat/PDF Exchange

Job description

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC, a downtown Chicago intellectual property law firm, is seeking a full‑time legal assistant to join its Patent Services Group administrative support staff. The role focuses on USPTO filings support, file management, and coordination with paralegals and administrators.

This entry‑level in‑office position includes extensive on‑the‑job training, a clear path for growth, and a competitive benefits package, with a salary range of $46,000-$48,000 plus year‑end bonus