Legal Administrative Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • $85,000–$95,000 Per Year

Highlights

The ideal candidate will bring strong law firm administrative experience along with exposure to corporate/transactional work and intellectual property matters, including patents and trademarks. Full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and reimbursement and retirement programs.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
Salary$85,000–$95,000 Per Year

Description

LHH is seeking an experienced Corporate & IP Legal Assistant for a valued, top AmLaw firm. The ideal candidate will bring strong law firm administrative experience along with exposure to corporate/transactional work and intellectual property matters, including patents and trademarks. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated legal practice and support a dynamic group of attorneys and clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support for corporate, transactional, and IP matters

  • Draft, edit, proofread, and organize legal documents and correspondence

  • Manage attorney calendars, meetings, travel, and deadlines

  • Assist with patent and trademark filings, USPTO submissions, and IP portfolio matters

  • Coordinate documentation with clients, inventors, outside counsel, and other parties

  • Maintain matter files, records, and client information

  • Support time entry, billing, expenses, and general practice administration

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of legal administrative or law firm support experience

  • Background supporting corporate and/or transactional work

  • Patent and trademark experience strongly preferred

  • Familiarity with USPTO procedures and IP docketing is a plus

  • Strong Microsoft Office, organizational, and communication skills

  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Anticipated Salary range: $85K to $95K DOE

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and reimbursement and retirement programs. Available paid leave may include paid time off, parental and holiday pay.

Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Caroline Lipscomb

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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