Legal Staff Jobs in Chicago

Seeking a Paralegal for handling correspondence, independently from notes and dictation device, drawing up contracts, keeping records and taking minutes, and performing general administrative duties. Should have completed training for paralegal. Several years of professional experience is needed. read more

Paralegal II Duties: Provides paraprofessional support and enhances attorney effectiveness by providing information; independently conducting extensive research, investigations, and compliance reviews; and preparing in-depth legal documents at the direction of an attorney. Obtains information by contacting witnesses, attorneys, claimants, and others; developing questions; reviewing files and documents; and conducting legal and factual research. Provides information by answ... read more

Experienced Patent Agent Electrical Engineering Seeking an experienced patent agent with an electrical engineering background. Candidates should have 3+ years of patent prosecution experience and a degree in electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, computer science, or a related area. Candidates should also possess strong analytical skills, superior academic credentials, and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. This position is full-ti... read more

Patent Agent Electrical Engineering Seeking Ph.D. candidates nearing the completion of their studies and thesis defense, or recent Ph.D. graduates working in academia or industry, to join the firm as a Patent Agent. The candidate’s Ph.D. should be in the area of electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, computer science, or a related area. Candidates should also possess strong analytical skills, superior academic credentials, and excellent communication ... read more

Paralegal The candidate will join the casualty defense practice group. Must have 2-5 years of experience. Nurse practitioner experience is desired. Must have good writing skills, familiarity of Illinois state and federal court rules, and understanding of medical terminology. read more

Paralegal I The candidate performs regulatory compliance review of documents; reviews financial statements; maintains extensive oral and written communication with corporate and legal representatives of registrants; analyzes contracts, leases, building specifications and other materials. Performs paralegal work in researching, analyzing and monitoring the status of assigned cases; writes legal memoranda and prepares routine legal documents for review and approval by a lice... read more

Legal Assistant The candidate performs complex legal assignments with a high degree of independence, requiring extensive paralegal experience, skill and knowledge. Duties include: assisting attorneys with trial preparation, troubleshooting discovery requests, managing large document production projects, conducting legal research and serving as a liaison to other state agencies regarding pending litigation. Working with a team of attorneys, prepares a variety of reports and... read more

Paralegal II DUTIES: Provides paraprofessional support and enhances attorney effectiveness by providing information; independently conducting extensive research, investigations, and compliance reviews; and preparing in-depth legal documents at the direction of an attorney. Obtains information by contacting witnesses, attorneys, claimants, and others; developing questions; reviewing files and documents; and conducting legal and factual research. Provides information by answ... read more

Client Relationship Assistant Duties: Will use legal knowledge and billing skills to assist an attorney client team with client relationship and engagement, including advancing client/law firm initiatives, compliance with pertinent billing and performance guidelines, analysis of performance, and specific-client billing and matter management. Will be responsible for all administrative and billing functions including electronic billing, interfacing with vendors, generating m... read more

Knowledge Management Resources Lead Responsibilities: Will be the primary point of coordination with practice leaders and others in connection with the development, implementation and maintenance of various Knowledge Management initiatives. Implementation and ongoing oversight of document automation for the streamlining of drafting, analysis, review and management of legal contracts and documents. Support practices to help them automate their standard documents and to keep... read more