Intellectual Property Legal Project Assistant

Intellectual Property Legal Project Assistant

Location: Chicago, IL

Salary: $65,000.00-$95,000.00

We are seeking a Legal Project Assistant in our Chicago office to support the attorneys and paralegals in our Intellectual Property Group to assist with various aspects of the Group's patent prosecution work. This person will also provide support for other projects and matters as required from time to time.

At Quarles, your goals matter. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice is heard and your growth is supported. Join a team that values creativity, flexibility, and shared success.

• Supportive, adaptable work environment
• Career development through mentoring and training – Professional growth opportunities
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Be part of a firm where great people achieve great things—together.

• Assist attorneys and paralegals in electronic document preparation and case filings with the USPTO.
• Provide independent management of case and project workload.
• Draft, edit, and proofread internal and external communications while meeting required deadlines.
• Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements (IDS) for attorney and paralegal review.
• Communicate with clients and prepare documents, reminders, and updates.
• Work collaboratively with internal client teams and pair with paralegals to execute on client deliverables.

• Intellectual Property patent prosecution experience preferred.
• Client billable hour requirement of 1200.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong technology skills and experience with Microsoft Office/Outlook/PowerPoint and willingness to learn additional programs.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong ability to prioritize and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks simultaneously.
• Highly motivated and a self‑starter.
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment with minimal supervision.

Quarles & Brady offers competitive salaries, bonus and great benefits to employees including paid time off, health, vision, dental, 401k, life, disability and much more. Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience, education and skills of the applicant, and other job‑related factors.

Quarles is an equal opportunity employer.