🚨 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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