| Location | Chicago, IL |
| Salary | $90,000–$110,000 Per Year |
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Intellectual Property Paralegal Job Description
LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Paralegal on behalf of a respected law firm in Chicago, Illinois. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with significant experience supporting trademark, patent, and intellectual property portfolio management matters.
The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of USPTO procedures, intellectual property prosecution, docket management, and client communication. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated intellectual property matters while collaborating with attorneys, clients, and international service providers.
Key Responsibilities
Trademark Support
Prepare and file U.S. trademark applications, renewals, declarations of use, and related USPTO filings
Monitor trademark prosecution and renewal deadlines
Conduct preliminary trademark searches and assist with search report analysis
Prepare trademark status reports and portfolio summaries
Coordinate foreign trademark filings with international associates
Patent Support
Assist attorneys with U.S. and foreign patent prosecution matters
Prepare and file patent application documents and related correspondence
Track patent deadlines and filing requirements
Coordinate patent filings with clients and foreign associates
Maintain patent prosecution records and supporting documentation
IP Docketing & Portfolio Management
Manage relationships with outside IP docketing vendors
Oversee docketing systems and maintain intellectual property databases
Monitor critical deadlines and communicate upcoming action items
Coordinate renewals, annuities, and maintenance fee payments
Review and audit IP portfolio records for accuracy
Client Support
Communicate directly with clients regarding filing requirements and deadlines
Generate intellectual property portfolio reports
Coordinate filing fees, invoices, and foreign associate billing
Assist attorneys with special projects and due diligence reviews
Qualifications
Required
5+ years of Intellectual Property Paralegal experience
Extensive experience with trademark prosecution and portfolio management
Strong knowledge of USPTO rules, procedures, and electronic filing systems
Experience working with IP docketing software
Excellent organizational and deadline management skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
Preferred
Experience supporting both trademark and patent prosecution
Familiarity with foreign trademark and patent filings
Experience assisting with IP due diligence in corporate transactions
Knowledge of intellectual property management systems
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary: $90,000 - $110,000 annually
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Paid time off and paid holidays
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Hybrid work flexibility
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Intellectual Property Paralegal, Trademark Paralegal, Patent Paralegal, or IP Portfolio Specialist seeking a new opportunity in the Chicago area, we encourage you to apply today.
Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Katie Soderberg
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