We are looking for a motivated early-career Data Analyst to support utility and sustainability-related data work for a long-term contract opportunity based in Chicago, Illinois. This position is ideal for an entry-level candidate or a detail-oriented individual who enjoys organizing complex information, improving data quality, and turning numbers into practical business insight. You will work closely with finance, real estate, and sustainability partners to help monitor utility spending, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support informed decision-making in a hybrid environment with three in-office days each week.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and maintain large volumes of utility data, including invoices for services such as electricity, gas, water, and waste, to help ensure records are complete and accurate.<br>• Examine billing information against agreements and supporting documents to identify discrepancies, support reconciliations, and promote cost control.<br>• Clean, standardize, and organize data from multiple sources so it can be used reliably for tracking, analysis, and reporting.<br>• Assist with dashboards, summaries, and visual reports that present findings clearly to finance, real estate, sustainability, and leadership stakeholders.<br>• Prepare data for sustainability-related reporting, including utility consumption, emissions tracking, and other environmental performance measures.<br>• Document data sources, assumptions, and review steps to strengthen auditability, consistency, and internal controls.<br>• Partner with internal teams as well as outside vendors or utility providers to resolve data questions and improve reporting quality.<br>• Contribute to process improvements in invoice handling, data validation, and recurring analysis to make reporting more efficient over time.
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a boutique IP law firm who is looking to hire a Patent Annuities Manager with at least 3-5 years of experience. The Patent Annuities Manager will support patent portfolio administration with an emphasis on annuity and maintenance activity across domestic and international matters. The ideal candidate will have experience in patent prosecution, patent annuities, or IP docketing. This position is paying between $70-90K plus an annual bonus, and full benefits including medical, dental, long term disability, life insurance, 401k + yearly profit share, and PTO. While this firm is based in Chicago, this position will be able to work on a fully remote schedule. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Patent Annuities Manager Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Oversee patent maintenance and annuity actions for U.S. and international filings by coordinating payments through outside providers and internal tracking tools</li><li>Track upcoming due dates and follow through on required actions to help ensure timely submissions and fee payments across the portfolio</li><li>Examine notices, billing documents, and payment confirmations to verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies when needed</li><li>Update docketing platforms and internal records so patent data remains complete, current, and reliable</li><li>Work closely with external counsel, foreign representatives, and annuity vendors to communicate instructions and confirm status updates</li><li>Prepare documentation and directions related to payment decisions, lapse requests, or restoration matters for patent assets</li><li>Support financial oversight by matching invoices to services, assisting with spend reporting, and contributing to budget planning</li><li>Produce portfolio reports covering renewal status, approaching deadlines, and annuity-related costs for internal review</li><li>Assist with record audits and other intellectual property administrative activities to maintain strong data quality across 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>