Legal Assistant - Patent Services Group

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC • Chicago, IL

39d • $48,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. The assistant will typically work with paralegals and administrators in support of our USPTO filings and project assistance. This is an entry-level in-office position and we provide extensive on-the-job training. HFZ is a two-decade old patent firm that specializes in delivering top quality patent prosecution and counseling services to numerous Fortune 500 companies and global technology leaders. With our team of excellent patent attorneys and dedicated professional staff, we deliver exceptional patent prosecution and portfolio management services to our diverse clientele. We thrive in an inclusive environment that provides ongoing mentorship for the career development of our team members. We offer a dynamic team focused work environment, excellent work/life balance, an Open Door Policy allowing easy access to Senior Attorneys and Managing Partners and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• 1+ years of work experience in a law office environment, it does not have to be in Intellectual Property
• Paralegal certification

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 (only as needed)

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Program includes Health, Life and Disability Insurance and available Dental and Vision insurance.
• 401K plan.
• Year-end discretionary bonus potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level