Patent Services Legal Assistant – Entry Level

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, 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.