LHH is recruiting an IP Legal Administrative Assistant for a Chicago law firm.

The Legal Team Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties as a part of the support staff. This role will be responsible for handling the documentation traffic for specific client sites and working with support staff members with other projects and routine clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

Follow explicit instructions for the uploading of any and all documents to client extranet

Perform other duties as required related to client extranet, for example, updating applications records

Handle client-related correspondence as instructed, including drafting and editing letters/e-mails, proofreading and sending finalized correspondence and documents to the client

Finalize, process, and send issued patent documents following attorney/client/firm requirements

Assist with time entry in firm billing system

Process new matter request and change forms

Prepare basic documents for legal administrative assistant review; process as required

Prepare and submit expense reports, including creation of Interaction reports based on attorney preference

Assist legal administrative assistants with other tasks as required, such as preparing client reports, spreadsheets, or word processing projects

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

High school diploma or general education degree

Minimum 1-year of intellectual property administrative experience; preferably in a law firm

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Superior attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, and strong organizational skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills with individuals in all levels of the firm

Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy/low percentage of errors

Ability to adapt and accept changes in job responsibilities based on the strategic goals of the firm

Ability to exhibit sound judgment, maintain confidentiality and use discretion

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor that effectively represents the firm

Ability to show initiative and accept accountability for projects

Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and competing deadlines

Available to work before or after normal working hours as necessary in order to meet the demands of the job and needs of the firm

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Pay Details:

$70,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

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