Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant
Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
|Full Time
|$ 70,000 - $ 95,000 per year
Chicago, Illinois
Full Time
$ 70,000 - $ 95,000 per year
September 18, 2025
|Job ID: L07771-AXO_1758216540
September 18, 2025
Job ID: L07771-AXO_1758216540
Job Summary
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Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a Patent Prosecution Legal Secretary in Chicago to join a nationally recognized law firm. This is a full time, non-exempt position, full benefits, and competitive compensation (ranging from $70K- $95K)
Required Skills and Job Duties include the following:
- 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant or secretary, in patent prosecution or intellectual property law.
- Demonstrate and apply in-depth knowledge of patent filing and prosecution practices in the USPTO, PCT, and major jurisdictions worldwide.
- Compose correspondence to attorneys and clients regarding all aspects of patent prosecution.
- Review and process incoming correspondence from USPTO, WIPO, and foreign associates.
- Communicate with clients, foreign associates, and government agencies regarding prosecution matters.
- Perform administrative duties including document management, electronic filings, time entry, billing, and file maintenance.
- Monitor case status, track filing receipts, and update internal databases and docketing systems.
- Proofread and edit documents for accuracy, format, and compliance with firm and USPTO requirements.
- Provide general administrative support to attorneys and paralegals as needed.
* Only qualified candidates will be contacted*

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About Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
We look forward to working with you.
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