Intellectual Property Patent Paralegal (Chemical)- Chicago
Direct CounselChicago, Illinois, United States • Edwardsville, Illinois, United States • Kansas City, Missouri, United States • St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Posted October 30, 2025
110000 - 150000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Patent Paralegal to support its Chemical Science Practice Group. The role offers an excellent opportunity to work with top attorneys on high-level global patent portfolios.
Requirements
- 5+ years of IP experience managing pharmaceutical and chemical portfolios
- Strong knowledge of USPTO, PCT, and international patent rules and procedures
- Paralegal Certificate required
- Proficiency in CPi, ePCT, and Microsoft Office
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits