Legal Assistant - Patent Services Group

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life and Disability Insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401K plan

Year-end discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, a leading Intellectual Property Law firm in Chicago, is looking for a full-time legal assistant to support its Patent Services Group. This entry-level position offers comprehensive on-the-job training and involves preparing USPTO filings, maintaining files, and supporting team communication.

The ideal candidate holds a 4-year degree, has strong organizational skills, and is proficient in Microsoft Office. The role includes a salary range of $45,000-$47,000 and a benefits program including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with team members.
• Ability to be well organized, timely, and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing documents to be filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Communicating with paralegals and administrators.
• Maintaining physical and digital files.
• Light reception duties as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organization

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

4-year bachelor’s degree

Tools

Adobe Acrobat/PDF Exchange

Job description

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, an Intellectual Property Law firm located in downtown Chicago, is seeking a full-time legal assistant to join its Patent Services Group administrative support staff.

Duties Include:

• Preparing documents to be filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office
• Communicating with paralegals and administrators
• Maintaining physical and digital files
• Light reception duties (only as needed)

The assistant will typically work with paralegals and administrators in support of our USPTO filings and project assistance. Very little overtime is required.

This is an entry-level in-office position and we provide extensive on-the-job training.

Compensation:

• The salary range for this position is $45,000-$47,000. Actual salary will vary and may be above or below this range based on experience.
• Year-end discretionary bonus potential.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program includes Health, Life and Disability Insurance and available Dental and Vision insurance.
• 401K plan.
• This is an in-office, Chicago-based role.

Requirements:

• 4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (preferred)
• 1+ years of work experience in a law office environment, it does not have to be in Intellectual Property (preferred)
• Paralegal certification preferred, but not required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with team members
• The ability to be well organized, timely and manage multiple tasks
• The ability to meet strict guidelines
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat/PDF Exchange required.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Program includes Health, Life and Disability Insurance and available Dental and Vision insurance.
• 401K plan.

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC is committed to diversity as a core value of the firm. We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. A diverse and inclusive workforce enriches our work experience and enhances the value of our legal services. HFZ is an Equal Opportunity/M/F/Vet/Disabled Employer.