IP Legal Secretary

Our client, a large IP law firm in the Chicago loop, is seeking a Legal Secretary.  Experience in intellectual property law and patent prosecution is strongly desired.  The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and has 5-10 years of legal administrative experience.  Responsibilities include: drafting correspondence and legal documents, handling calendars and scheduling, time and billing entry, researching trademarks, coordinate and track attorney prosecution docket, court filings and other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Ÿ  A minimum of 5 years legal administrative experience

Ÿ  High school diploma or equivalent – college coursework or degree is preferred

Ÿ  Outstanding organizational and communication skills

Ÿ  Excellent proofreading skills

Ÿ  Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Ÿ  A typing speed of 65 WPM

Local candidates only.  No phone calls.

We are an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V).