Legal Assistant

LHH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Corporate & IP Legal Assistant to support a top AmLaw firm in Chicago. The role requires strong law firm admin experience with exposure to corporate/transactional work and IP matters, including patents and trademarks.

The ideal candidate will manage calendars, prepare documents, assist with filings, and coordinate with clients and outside counsel. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal administrative or law firm support experience.
• Background supporting corporate and/or transactional work.
• Patent and trademark experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with USPTO procedures and IP docketing is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Office, organizational, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for corporate, transactional, and IP matters.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and organize legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, travel, and deadlines.
• Assist with patent and trademark filings, USPTO submissions, and IP portfolio matters.
• Coordinate documentation with clients, inventors, outside counsel, and other parties.
• Maintain matter files, records, and client information.
• Support time entry, billing, expenses, and general practice administration.

Skills

Legal administrative experience

Corporate/transactional support

Patent and trademark experience

USPTO procedures knowledge

IP docketing familiarity

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational and communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Job description

LHH is seeking an experienced Corporate & IP Legal Assistant for a valued, top AmLaw firm in Chicago. The ideal candidate will bring strong law firm administrative experience along with exposure to corporate/transactional work and intellectual property matters, including patents and trademarks. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated legal practice and support a dynamic group of attorneys and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for corporate, transactional, and IP matters
• Draft, edit, proofread, and organize legal documents and correspondence
• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, travel, and deadlines
• Assist with patent and trademark filings, USPTO submissions, and IP portfolio matters
• Coordinate documentation with clients, inventors, outside counsel, and other parties
• Maintain matter files, records, and client information
• Support time entry, billing, expenses, and general practice administration

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal administrative or law firm support experience
• Background supporting corporate and/or transactional work
• Patent and trademark experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with USPTO procedures and IP docketing is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Office, organizational, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Anticipated Salary range: $86K to $95K DOE

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Full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and reimbursement and retirement programs. Available paid leave may include paid time off, parental and holiday pay.