Patent Prosecution IP Paralegal Location: Chicago, IL
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Compensation: $100,000-$130,000 base salary
A leading law firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced
Patent Prosecution IP Paralegal to join its Intellectual Property practice. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team supporting domestic and international patent prosecution matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and file U.S. and PCT patent applications, responses, and formal documents with the USPTO and international patent offices
- Manage patent portfolios, including docketing deadlines and tracking filings across jurisdictions
- Coordinate with attorneys, clients, and foreign associates to ensure timely and accurate filings
- Review and analyze patent office communications and assist with drafting responses
- Maintain organized case files and ensure compliance with firm and client procedures
- Conduct research and compile information related to patent prosecution and IP strategy
- Assist with billing and time entry related to IP matters
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in patent prosecution, preferably in a law firm setting
- Strong knowledge of USPTO procedures and international patent filing requirements
- Proficiency in IP docketing systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Paralegal certificate or equivalent education preferred
Additional Information: Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 184 hours a year, 13 Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.
Paid Sick Leave
Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan
Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance
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
Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Anna Daugherty
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.
