Legal Administrative Assistant - Corporate / Intellectual Property

Join a Collaborative Team – Corporate / Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistant Opportunity in Chicago!

Aspen Careers is partnering with a respected, full-service law firm to identify an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant for its growing Chicago, Illinois office. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal administrative professional with experience supporting corporate and intellectual property matters to join a sophisticated, team-oriented environment and work closely with attorneys, clients, and other legal professionals.

Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant – Corporate / Intellectual Property Location: Chicago, IL Compensation: Competitive, depending on experience

Why You Should Apply:

Support attorneys handling a mix of corporate and intellectual property matters

Gain exposure to patent and trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and transactional legal work

Assist with USPTO-related filings, correspondence, recordation matters, and supporting documentation

Work directly with clients, inventors, foreign associates, and vendors to coordinate signatures, filing instructions, and required materials

Handle a variety of administrative responsibilities including calendars, client files, billing, timekeeping, expense reports, correspondence, and travel arrangements

Join a growing Chicago office within a well-established, full-service law firm

Be part of a collaborative environment where strong organization, client service, and teamwork are highly valued

The Ideal Candidate:

3+ years of prior legal administrative, legal secretarial, or paralegal experience

Experience supporting corporate law matters, with familiarity with corporate governance

Experience supporting transactional legal work in a law firm or corporate legal environment preferred

Familiarity with patent and trademark terminology, USPTO procedures, and intellectual property docketing practices preferred

Experience preparing, formatting, proofreading, and organizing legal correspondence, forms, and filing documents

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, files, and attorney assignments

Professional communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, inventors, foreign associates, and vendors

Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to assist other legal administrative professionals as needed

About the Firm:

Full-service law firm with a strong presence across multiple markets

Provides sophisticated legal services across corporate, intellectual property, litigation, labor & employment, and other practice areas

Known for professionalism, high-quality client service, and collaborative teamwork

Offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys and legal professionals

Growing Chicago office with an expanding need for experienced administrative support

What’s in it for You?

Competitive salary, depending on experience

Comprehensive benefits package

Stable and reputable law firm environment

Opportunity to develop deeper experience in both corporate and intellectual property work

Exposure to sophisticated clients and legal matters

Collaborative and professional team culture

Long-term opportunity for professional growth and development

Ready to take your career to the next level? Let’s chat! Whether you're interested in this opportunity or exploring other options in Chicago, reach out to Kelsey today:

Call or Text: (380) 210-2527 Email: kross@aspen-careers.com

Join a firm that values growth, collaboration, and your future!