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Hanley Flight & ZimmermanPosted 3 months ago

Legal Assistant - Patent Services Group

$45,000–$47,000 year

On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States

Full TimeSmall

Job Summary

Prepare documents for filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, communicate with paralegals and administrators, and maintain physical and digital files. Perform light reception duties as needed while supporting USPTO filings and project assistance. This entry-level in-office position in Chicago offers extensive on-the-job training with minimal overtime. The role involves working within a two-decade old patent firm that serves Fortune 500 companies and global technology leaders.

Required Qualifications

  • A 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • 1+ years of work experience in a law office environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • 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

Desired Qualifications

  • cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • experience in Intellectual Property
  • Paralegal certification

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