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12 results for Patent Agent in Northbrook, IL

Attorney/Lawyer
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 145000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half</strong> is partnering with a respected mid-sized law firm in Chicago that is seeking a <strong>Lateral Partner or Senior Associate Attorney</strong> to join its growing Specialty Lines Defense practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator looking to work on sophisticated, high-exposure matters while enjoying a collaborative environment and a clear path for professional growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage a diverse caseload of specialty lines defense matters.</li><li>Handle Directors &amp; Officers (D&amp;O), Errors &amp; Omissions (E&amp;O), and Employment Practices Liability (EPL) claims.</li><li>Defend complex, high-exposure litigation involving personal injury and construction defect matters.</li><li>Develop litigation strategies and oversee cases through all phases of litigation.</li><li>Conduct depositions, attend court appearances, mediations, and arbitrations.</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.</li><li>Maintain strong client relationships and provide strategic legal counsel.</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to achieve favorable client outcomes.</li><li>Participate in business development and practice growth initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-03T00:00:00Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half </strong>is partnering with a well-established mid-sized Chicago law firm seeking a motivated <strong>Litigation Attorney</strong> to join its growing litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity to handle a broad range of tort and casualty defense matters while working closely with clients and experienced litigators. The firm offers a collegial environment, strong support, and opportunities for business development and career growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage a caseload of general liability and insurance defense matters.</li><li>Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.</li><li>Develop litigation strategy and work directly with clients on tort-related matters.</li><li>Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents.</li><li>Attend court appearances, depositions, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to provide effective client service.</li><li>Participate in business development initiatives and client relationship management.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-03T00:00:00Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 220000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established, highly respected Chicago-based law firm seeking a <strong>Corporate Associate</strong> to join its growing business transactions practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who wants to work on sophisticated middle-market transactions while maintaining a strong work-life balance in a collaborative and supportive environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Advise clients on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters</li><li>Assist with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business restructurings</li><li>Draft and negotiate transaction documents and corporate agreements</li><li>Counsel clients on debt and equity offerings</li><li>Advise on entity formation, governance, and organizational structuring</li><li>Work directly with business owners, executives, investors, and private equity clients</li><li>Participate in all phases of complex corporate transactions from inception through closing</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-12T00:00:00Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • Palos Heights, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support a busy defense practice in Palos Heights, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone in litigation who is confident preparing written advocacy, analyzing legal issues, and managing defense matters in both state and federal venues. The role focuses on civil litigation work with an emphasis on insurance defense, and offers the opportunity to contribute to cases involving municipalities and law enforcement-related matters.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare persuasive briefs, motions, and summary judgment filings for civil litigation matters.<br>• Conduct thorough legal research and apply findings to support defense strategies and case development.<br>• Manage discovery-related tasks, including reviewing records, organizing evidence, and assisting with responses.<br>• Support attorneys with trial preparation by assembling materials, outlining arguments, and coordinating case documentation.<br>• Handle defense files involving insurance-related claims and other civil disputes from a litigation perspective.<br>• Work on matters pending in federal court and Cook County Circuit Court, ensuring filings and procedures meet court requirements.<br>• Provide case status support when court appearances are needed, including attending routine updates or procedural hearings.<br>• Contribute to matters involving municipalities, police departments, and related federal civil rights issues when applicable.
  • 2026-09-03T00:00:00Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Insurance Coverage Attorney to join a growing firm. This position is suited for a lawyer who can advise on high-stakes insurance matters and deliver clear legal analysis across a range of liability issues. The role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated disputes involving policy interpretation, claim evaluation, and insurer communications.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze complex insurance coverage matters involving general liability, directors and officers liability, errors and omissions liability, and related exposures.<br>• Prepare detailed coverage assessments to support claim strategy and legal decision-making for insurers and other stakeholders.<br>• Draft reservation of rights correspondence, denial communications, and formal coverage opinions with precision and strong legal reasoning.<br>• Handle matters connected to construction defect claims, environmental loss issues, product-related disputes, and class action exposure.<br>• Provide legal guidance on challenging policy interpretation questions and disputed claim scenarios.<br>• Review claim files, policy language, and underlying allegations to identify coverage positions and risk considerations.<br>• Support litigation and pre-litigation strategy in sophisticated coverage disputes on behalf of policyholders or carriers, as applicable.
  • 2026-08-24T00:00:00Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A highly respected family law practice in downtown Chicago is seeking a <strong>Family Law Attorney</strong> with 2+ years of experience to join its collaborative and team-oriented environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to gain hands-on litigation experience while working closely with accomplished family law practitioners recognized within the industry for their legal excellence. This role offers exposure to both litigation and client counseling, meaningful client interaction, and the opportunity to work on complex family law matters involving sophisticated financial and custody issues.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft motions, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents</li><li>Conduct legal research and support case strategy development</li><li>Manage discovery, including reviewing and organizing substantial client documentation</li><li>Analyze income and financial records in support of family law matters</li><li>Represent clients at non-contested status hearings and other routine court appearances</li><li>Maintain consistent client communication and provide compassionate, professional guidance</li><li>Work closely with attorneys and staff in a collaborative team environment</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 145000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a highly regarded international law firm seeking an Insurance Coverage Attorney with 4-7 years of experience to join its growing insurance practice in Chicago. This is an excellent opportunity to work with sophisticated insurance coverage matters, collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices, and build your career within a respected and established firm.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and assist with complex third-party liability insurance coverage matters</li><li>Handle all phases of litigation, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and client communications</li><li>Conduct legal research and draft briefs, motions, coverage opinions, and other legal documents</li><li>Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and other proceedings</li><li>Develop and maintain strong client relationships</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on national and international matters</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-27T00:00:00Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 61.75 - 71.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to provide contract-focused support for complex project work in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position plays a key role in guiding agreement administration, coordinating contract communications, and helping project teams address risk, schedule, and cost-related issues. The role partners closely with legal, procurement, project leadership, and external business parties to safeguard commercial interests and maintain strong contract controls.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the daily administration of joint venture agreements, commercial contracts, and subcontracts across active projects.<br>• Partner with legal counsel, project teams, and external stakeholders to draft, issue, and track formal contract notices and related communications.<br>• Review contract terms, notice obligations, and project developments to help ensure compliance and support sound contract management decisions.<br>• Identify delay events, disruptions, and added cost exposures, and assist teams in documenting impacts tied to partners, clients, subcontractors, or suppliers.<br>• Support the evaluation of scope changes and project developments that may justify client change orders or other contractual remedies.<br>• Coordinate responses to requests and communications from subcontractors and suppliers while helping maintain alignment across internal teams.<br>• Keep procurement and legal stakeholders informed of claims, notices, disputes, and other significant contract-related developments.<br>• Maintain organized and accurate records of correspondence, notices, RFIs, and other key contract administration documents.<br>• Contribute to issue resolution efforts with internal teams and joint venture partners to protect contractual and commercial interests.<br>• Participate in a hybrid work arrangement with regular in-office collaboration and occasional travel to project sites as needed.
  • 2026-09-03T00:00:00Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking a full-time Family Law Attorney with 1+ years of experience on behalf of a growing boutique law firm located in downtown Chicago. This opportunity offers a flexible hybrid schedule, a reasonable billable requirement, and the chance to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative family law practice.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide legal representation to clients in family law cases, including divorce, custody, support, and property division matters.</li><li>Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.</li><li>Attend court proceedings, including hearings, status conferences, and other relevant matters.</li><li>Conduct client consultations, offering guidance and maintaining clear and consistent communication.</li><li>Collaborate with partners and staff to develop and execute effective case strategies.</li><li>Accurately track billable hours and ensure compliance with timekeeping requirements.</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-24T00:00:00Z
Claims Attorney
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 95000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a third-party specialty insurance company located in downtown Chicago who is seeking to hire a <strong>Claims Attorney</strong> with at least 2-3+ years of experience handling insurance claims. This third-party specialty insurance company handles complex environmental, asbestos, and other latent type insurance claims. The ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience with environmental, asbestos, and insurance defense or coverage claims. Salary for this role is paying between <strong>$90-105K plus a 5% annual bonus</strong> while working on a <strong>40-hour work week</strong>. In addition, the company offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including M/D/V, generous PTO, 401k (plus match), LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, and more. This position will work on a hybrid schedule after the initial onboarding period. If you&#39;re looking to take your career in-house and get away from billable requirements, then this is the opportunity for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Claims Attorney Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Analyze, investigate, and evaluate new loss notices and claim tenders.</li><li>Partner with policy search teams to locate copies of alleged coverage, as appropriate.</li><li>Timely assess and position claims under applicable primary, umbrella, and excess policies.</li><li>Coordinate the retention of defense counsel in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Develop and align defense strategies with insureds, defense counsel, and participating carriers.</li><li>Proactively manage claim resolution, including active participation in mediations within assigned settlement authority.</li><li>Collaborate with the reinsurance team to provide notice of new claims, updates on existing matters, and responses to reinsurer inquiries.</li><li>Work closely with in‑house Legal and management to manage declaratory judgment actions, including strategy development, settlement valuation, and approval of settlement authority.</li><li>Partner in establishing and maintaining appropriate claim reserves.</li><li>Ensure timely processing of payments, including accurate allocation across applicable policies.</li><li>Maintain accurate and thorough claim documentation in accordance with established guidelines and systems.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
  • 2026-08-17T00:00:00Z
Litigation Attorney
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 140000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a mid-sized boutique law firm that&#39;s seeking a <strong>Litigation Attorney</strong> with 3-5+ years of civil litigation experience to join their team. This firms specializes in the areas of complex civil litigation, including professional liability, construction disputes, product liability, insurance defense, insurance coverage, serious personal injury, and wrongful death. The ideal candidate should have handled multiple aspects of civil litigation including experience taking and defending depositions, drafting pleadings and motions, trial preparation, and legal research. This position is paying between <strong>$130-160K plus an annual bonus</strong> and phenomenal benefits including medical (100% of cost covered by firm) dental, vision, 401k + match, LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, and more. In addition, the position will be working on a very <strong>flexible hybrid WFH schedule</strong>.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Analyze insurance policies and factual records to prepare clear, well-supported coverage opinions and recommendations.</li><li>Manage litigation matters involving insurance coverage and civil defense issues from initial case assessment through resolution.</li><li>Conduct and defend depositions involving parties, witnesses, and expert witnesses in contested matters.</li><li>Draft persuasive motions, briefs, and other legal filings for court proceedings and case strategy.</li><li>Oversee discovery activities, including written discovery, document review, and case development planning.</li><li>Represent clients in hearings, motion arguments, and other litigation-related proceedings as needed.</li><li>Assist with trial readiness by organizing evidence, preparing witnesses, and supporting overall case presentation.</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys and clients on claims involving construction, casualty, liability, civil rights, personal injury, and wrongful death matters.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>How to Apply:</u></strong></p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert - VP, Recruiting Manager - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
  • 2026-08-31T00:00:00Z
Civil Litigation Attorney
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a national law firm that&#39;s seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-5+ years of experience of civil litigation to join their team. This firm represents domestic and foreign air carrier and aerospace manufacturers with bodily injury, wrongful death, commercial, insurance and reinsurance disputes. In this role, you will defend insurers and insureds against claims in commercial transportation, maritime/admiralty, auto, premises liability, subrogation and product liability matters. The ideal candidate should have strong writing skills with experience drafting pleadings, motions, and responses to discovery, taking and defending depositions, and experience with state and federal courts. This position is paying between $130-165K, based on experience level, plus an annual bonus and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k + 3% profit share, 3 weeks of PTO, and more. </p><p> </p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
  • 2026-08-17T00:00:00Z