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11 results for Patent Agent in Wheaton, IL
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 76 - 88 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support commercial legal matters in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with strong in-house experience handling technology-focused agreements, particularly within SaaS environments. The role requires a practical negotiator who can work closely with revenue-driving teams, manage agreement turnaround times efficiently, and provide clear legal guidance across a range of commercial transactions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements, including SaaS and software-related contracts.<br>• Partner closely with sales stakeholders to move contracts forward quickly while balancing legal risk and business objectives.<br>• Prepare and revise contract language, respond to redlines, and drive agreements through to execution with minimal oversight.<br>• Conduct live negotiations with customers and counterparties, taking ownership of legal discussions and proposed terms.<br>• Provide practical counsel on technology and commercial contracting issues in support of ongoing business operations.<br>• Manage multiple agreements at once while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and strong attention to deadlines.<br>• Support the legal aspects of sales-driven transactions by identifying issues early and recommending workable solutions.
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00Z
- 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
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are partnering with a top plaintiffs’ law firm in Chicago that is growing its litigation team and seeking an <strong>Associate Attorney </strong>to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a new attorney looking for hands‑on experience, strong mentorship, and meaningful client impact within a modern, collaborative firm environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Manage a caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters from filing through resolution </li><li>Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses </li><li>Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts </li><li>Attend and argue motions, status hearings, case management conferences, and other court appearances </li><li>Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda in support of litigation strategy </li><li>Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel throughout the litigation process </li><li>Collaborate with clients, experts, and medical providers to develop and advance cases </li><li>Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial </li><li>Participate in trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit organization, and courtroom support </li><li>Provide general litigation support and assist with other matters as assigned</li></ul>
- 2026-08-03T00:00:00Z
- 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
- 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
- Northbrook, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 135000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half is looking for a Litigation Attorney with at least two years of experience to join a well-established law firm in Northbrook, Illinois. This role offers meaningful involvement across a broad range of contested matters, including business disputes, estate and trust litigation, employment cases, and other civil proceedings. The attorney selected will take on substantive casework from the outset, with regular exposure to courtroom proceedings, client interaction, and trial preparation in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prepare and revise legal documents such as complaints, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and client correspondence.</li><li>Perform thorough legal research, evaluate case developments, and help shape effective litigation strategies.</li><li>Represent the firm at hearings, depositions, mediations, status conferences, and other litigation-related proceedings.</li><li>Work closely with clients and internal legal teams to gather facts, discuss case direction, and provide matter updates.</li><li>Support all stages of trial readiness, including evidence organization, witness preparation, and courtroom coordination.</li><li>Oversee active case files by tracking deadlines, maintaining documentation, and ensuring timely follow-up on key actions.</li><li>Contribute to the handling of complex commercial and civil litigation matters with sound judgment and strong advocacy skills.</li></ul>
- 2026-08-03T00:00:00Z
- 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
- 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
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with an insurance company located in downtown Chicago who is seeking to hire a Claims Attorney with at least 2-4+ years of experience to join their in-house team. This specialty insurance company handles complex environmental, asbestos, and other latent type insurance claims. In this position, you will be responsible for coordinating activities involving these claims, including resolution of coverage issues and establishment of adequate reserves. See further responsibilities below. Salary for the role is paying between $100-120K plus a 5% bonus while working on a 40-hour work week. In addition, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, 401k (plus match), LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, and more. This position will start working fully in-office and begin transitioning to a hybrid schedule after 6-months. If you're looking to take your career in-house and get away from billable requirements, then this is the opportunity for you! <em>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Claims Attorney Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Analyzing, investigating, and evaluating new loss notices and claim tenders</li><li>Collaborating with policy search teams to find copies of alleged coverage where appropriate</li><li>Analyzing and positioning claim under applicable primary, umbrella, and excess coverage swiftly</li><li>Coordinating the retention of defense counsel with internal/external stakeholders</li><li>Establishing defense strategy with insured, defense counsel, and/or other participating insurance carriers</li><li>Managing the case resolution process and actively participating in mediations as needed</li><li>Working with the reinsurance department to provide notice of new accounts, updates on existing accounts, and responding to specific reinsurer inquiries</li><li>Collaborating with in-house Legal/management to manage declaratory judgment actions, including formation and implementation of resolution strategy, settlement valuation, and obtaining settlement authority</li><li>Coordinating timely processing of payments including verifying proper allocation of such payments across appropriate policies</li><li>Managing ALAE through strategic handling and bill review/payment processing in coordination with the billing unit.</li></ul><p><br></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>
- 2026-08-03T00:00:00Z
- 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'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
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 130000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a national law firm that'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