Intellectual Property Practice Support Professionals (Multiple Roles)

Eversheds Sutherland; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Chicago seeks organized IP support professionals to assist attorneys, paralegals, and clients on sophisticated IP matters, ensuring smooth matter management and day-to-day operations. The role offers a hybrid schedule with regular in-office presence and opportunities to develop IP practice skills within a dynamic, collaborative team.

Candidates will handle confidential information with discretion, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Experience in Intellectual Property (e.g., trademarks, patents, prosecution, or related work) required
• Prior experience supporting attorneys in a law firm or professional services environment
• Proficiency with legal systems and technology, including IP management and/or docketing tools
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Proactive approach with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative
• Sound judgment and a high level of professionalism
• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving practice needs
• Hybrid schedule with regular in-office presence
• Supportive, team-focused environment

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and paralegals on IP matters
• Assist with matter management and day-to-day operations
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to ensure deadlines

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Discretion

Team collaboration

Proactive

Professionalism

Adaptability

Deadline-driven

Tools

IP management software

Docketing software

Legal technology

Job description

We are seeking highly organized and detail-oriented professionals to join our Intellectual Property (IP) team in supporting attorneys across a variety of IP matters. These roles provide an excellent opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced environment while working alongside attorneys, paralegals, and clients on sophisticated legal work. Successful candidates will play a key role in delivering high-quality administrative and practice support, helping to ensure the smooth management of matters and day-to-day operations within the IP practice.

These positions offer the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and support a range of IP matters while helping ensure the efficient management of day-to-day operations within the practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in Intellectual Property (e.g., trademarks, patents, prosecution, or related work) required
• Prior experience supporting attorneys in a law firm or professional services environment
• Proficiency with legal systems and technology, including IP management and/or docketing tools
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Proactive approach with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative
• Sound judgment and a high level of professionalism
• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving practice needs
• Hybrid schedule with regular in-office presence
• Supportive, team-focused environment

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic IP practice and work alongside experienced professionals on engaging and high-impact client work. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where team members can develop their skills and contribute meaningfully to the success of the practice.

The salary range for this position is $60k - $90k, depending on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm's offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO