IP Legal Secretarial Manager – Hybrid Leadership

BGSF; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Paid medical leave

Profit sharing

20 days PTO to start

Exclusive opportunity in patent law

Job summary

A well-established Chicago-based intellectual property law firm is seeking a Secretarial Manager to lead a team of 13 Legal Secretaries. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in managing legal support staff, strong knowledge of IP law, and excellent leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits including profit sharing, and a focus on employee culture. The role requires hybrid work with 3 days onsite, including Wednesdays.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing legal assistants or secretarial teams.
• Strong knowledge of IP law and USPTO procedures.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage secretarial coverage for attorneys and patent agents.
• Assign secretaries and coordinate coverage for absences.
• Conduct annual evaluations and performance reviews.
• Train new hires and lead secretary meetings.

Skills

Managing legal assistants or secretarial teams

Knowledge of IP law and USPTO procedures

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Anaqua

ProLaw

Job description

A well-established Chicago-based intellectual property law firm is seeking a Secretarial Manager to lead a team of 13 Legal Secretaries. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in managing legal support staff, strong knowledge of IP law, and excellent leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits including profit sharing, and a focus on employee culture. The role requires hybrid work with 3 days onsite, including Wednesdays.