Job Description

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨

A well-established Intellectual Property Law Firm in Chicago is expanding its team due to increased activity in the patent prosecution department!

We're looking for a Legal Assistant to support a Legal Secretary and Attorney in a newly created role.

📍 Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, Wednesday is anchor day)

💼 Type: Full-time, Permanent with benefits

💰 Salary: $48,000–$52,000 (let's talk if you're looking for higher salary)

🕘 Schedule: 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday–Friday

📅 Start Date: ASAP

🔍 What You'll Do:

• Draft, proofread, and file/send legal documents
• Maintain calendars, schedule appointments, and compile documentation
• Create and manage case files and transcripts
• Communicate with clients via phone, email, and in person
• Screen and prioritize calls and emails
• Conduct legal and background research as needed

✅ What We're Looking For:

• 1–2 years of legal experience
• Basic proficiency in MS Office; ProLaw is a plus
• Degree preferred, or 2+ years of relevant experience without a degree
• Professional, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
• Comfortable in a quiet, focused team environment

🎁 Perks & Benefits:

• 20 days PTO to start
• 4% 401k match
• Profit sharing
• Annual bonuses
• 100% paid medical leave
• Merit increases every January

📩 Know someone who’d be a great fit? Let’s connect!

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Immediate start, Monday to Friday,

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