Teleworking)

April 22, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Jones Robb, PLLC registered patent attorneys or patent agents with 3-5 or more years of relevant experience for flexible schedule or full-time opportunities. Remote positions are available. Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, including strategic patent portfolio development, and working on other patent-related counseling matters, including due diligence, opinions and post-grant projects.

Qualified candidates will have the ability to work in a team environment and preferably have a technical background in any of biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer/data science, physics, and/or life sciences technology areas. Candidates must also have good academic records, and three or more years of significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Ideal candidates also have a graduate degree and experience with complex Patent Office proceedings, client counseling with opinion drafting, and/or other related patent practice experience.

Expectations of Successful Candidates:

High performance is a must. We are looking for attorneys or agents with self-propelled motivation and the ability to think strategically to meet identified business objectives, manage multiple priorities, deliver timely and quality work product, and communicate in a poised and professional manner with clients and team members.
Accountability. We may be a small firm, but we offer big firm client services. We are looking for individuals who take pride in their work and want to grow professionally, and those that can own both client relationships and their work products. We provide the leadership and training, but you have to bring your exceptional work ethic and dedication to your craft to the table.
Work hard, play hard. Our small firm has always had a remote work force with employees having a variety of schedules and hours, this provides for an outstanding culture that enables work life balance, but that also prioritizes meeting our clients’ needs and other agreed upon metrics. Our culture is based on strong performance, excellent work ethic, high-quality work product, and professionalism that is counter-balanced with work from home and the camaraderie of a close-knit team.
Earn the respect of your peers. You will be working alongside some of the best attorneys and staff in the world; you will need to earn their trust and respect by bringing your technical and legal expertise, a problem-solving spirit and a holistic approach to serving our clients.

Apply via email to:
careers@jonesrobb.com

Include resume, writing sample, and transcripts with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: VA (Remote/Teleworking)

Patent Counsel – Biotechnology – Large Law Firm – Hybrid remote; open to multiple locations.

April 22, 2022- US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens seeks motivated candidates to join our team. Patent Counsel applicants should have at least two years of biotechnology-related patent prosecution experience to assist in the drafting and prosecution of foreign patent applications. This is a non-partnership track position. This position requires a M.S. degree in biological sciences and a J.D. from an ABA accredited school with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Must be licensed to practice law. Candidates must have strong technical writing skills.

Patent Attorney or Registered Patent Agent – Small Law Firm – Iselin, NJ

April 20, 2022Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Servilla Whitney LLC is seeking a patent attorney or registered patent agent to prepare and prosecute patent applications, work on opinions and client counseling. Our clients include leading technology companies working in the areas of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, semiconductors, specialty materials and medical devices.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Northville, Michigan, open to hybrid/remote

April 18, 2022Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Quinn IP Law is seeking a lateral patent attorney or patent agent registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to immediately join our firm to support our client base ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.

Candidates should have at least four years of domestic and international patent procurement and prosecution experience in the electrical, controls, electro-mechanical, computer software or chemical arts. A degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, chemistry or chemical engineering is required. Candidates who have a JD must be licensed with a state bar. Portable business is not required.

Preferred candidates will possess outstanding academic credentials, excellent writing, and advocacy skills to effectively communicate with inventors, clients, examiners and Quinn IP Law team members and a motivation to deliver high quality work on schedule to clients.

Based in Northville, Michigan, Quinn IP Law is celebrating its twenty year anniversary as a full service intellectual property boutique firm specializing in patent and trademark procurement and prosecution, brand protection, IP monetization, portfolio management, and freedom to operate and validity opinions. We are entrusted by some of the world's most prolific and innovative industry leaders to procure, manage and enforce their global patent and trademark portfolios. Quality, timeliness, and fixed-fee pricing are primary reasons why we are trusted by our clients with their global intellectual property portfolios.

The attorneys at Quinn IP Law deliver exceptional work quality and service rather than focusing on generating billable hours. With no minimum billable hours requirements, our attorneys are free to dedicate the necessary time and effort to deliver the best intellectual property work product in the industry. Our firm offers highly competitive compensation, flexible work hours and opportunities for professional growth.

Quinn IP Law is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We are fully equipped for remote working and will consider candidates regardless of geographic location for remote or hybrid remote positions. Part-time/flex-time candidates may also be considered.

Apply via email to:
info@quinniplaw.com

Please send a cover letter, resume, and patent writing samples with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Northville, Michigan, open to hybrid/remote

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Grand Rapids, MI

April 14, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

Bodman’s Patent Group is seeking an associate with 2 to 4 years of patent experience and a technical background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field to work in Bodman’s Grand Rapids office. In this position, you will focus on drafting and prosecuting patent applications that are intricate to our clients’ global patent and IP strategies. You will also have the opportunity to conduct freedom-to-operate and landscape analysis and to gain exposure to preparing patentability, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions. Further, in our general practice firm, there will be opportunities to support IP-related litigation and transactional practices.

Experienced Patent Attorney / IP Associate (FT) – Other – Washington, DC / Remote

April 14, 2022Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW is a prospering law firm located in downtown Washington, D.C. Our practice has grown over the years. We offer a competitive salary with opportunity to grow along with our dynamic group and to be active participants in our practice.
We are currently seeking resumes from patent attorneys or patent agents interested in joining our team. We welcome resumes from attorneys or agents with at least two years of patent prosecution experience.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – San Jose, CA and Remote

April 12, 2022- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hickman Becker Bingham Ledesma LLP, a small intellectual property law firm, is seeking a patent attorney to work in their offices in San Jose.

Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – Albany, NY/Rochester, NY

April 8, 2022- US - Telecommute, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti, a large law firm, is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate to work in Albany or Rochester, NY

Patent Attorney or Agent – Biology and Chemistry – Law Firm – Remote

April 8, 2022- US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNeill Baur is looking for attorneys and agents with advanced degrees in Biology or Chemistry with at least 2 years relevant experience in complex patent prosecution and/or patent counseling. Candidates with prior litigation experience are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a track record of performing work for innovative life science, biotech, and/or pharmaceutical corporations based in the United States. Applicants must be admitted to practice before the USPTO. We want to hear from you even if you want a part-time position or are an on-ramp candidate who wants to return to the workforce.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – DC Metro – Nationwide Remote

April 1, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Plumsea Law Group, LLC is seeking a Patent Attorney/Agent to work in Washington DC or remotely.

Patent Scientist – Computer Science – Law Firm – Open to offices in CA, NY or WA. Hybrid remote.

April 1, 2022- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. Candidates will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate with the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Each client brings novel and diverse technologies to our firm. Therefore, the candidate will learn about a variety of new technologies, learn to identify inventive features, learn to describe the inventions, and work with the Patent Office to allow a patent for the technology. The position also requires a candidate to possess the ability to explain and describe new technologies in a way that is concise and descriptive.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
Creating technical diagrams and drawings that describe the invention.
Writing patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
Reviewing issued patents.

To be successful in this position the candidate must be a strong communicator, both written and oral. The candidate must be able to work independently, with a large amount of working freedom. In addition, each candidate will eventually participate in a patent law course and become registered with the United States Patent Office.

Education and Experience:

B.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or other similar technical field is required.
At least two years of patent prosecution experience.
Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and communication skills.

Open to Knobbe Office Locations: Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle

EOE/Veterans/Disability. Knobbe Martens will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Apply online at:
http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=484

Please include cover letter, resume, transcripts, and writing sample with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Open to offices in CA, NY or WA. Hybrid remote.

Patent Scientist – Optics/Physics – Law Firm – Open to any office in CA, NY, WA, D.C. Hybrid remote.

March 31, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - NYC, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. The candidate will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
Writing patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
Drafting persuasive responses to patent office rejections.
Reviewing issued patents.

Education and Experience:

Ph.D. in Optics, Electrical Engineering with concentration on lasers/photonics, or Physics is required.
Patent prosecution experience is preferred.
Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and communication skills.

Open to Knobbe Office Locations: Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, New York City, and Washington, D.C.

EOE/Vet/Disability. Knobbe Martens will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Apply online at:
http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=465

Please include cover letter, resume, transcripts, and writing sample with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Open to any office in CA, NY, WA, D.C. Hybrid remote.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Multiple US Office Locations or Remote

March 31, 2022- US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Lee & Hayes, P.C. is seeking a Patent Attorney or Agent to work in multiple US office locations or remotely.

Are you looking to take the next step in your career, ready to expand your horizons and reignite your passion for patent law?
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Perhaps you’re eager to work with some of the greatest clients in business and industry, ranging from start-ups to the Fortune 50.
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If so, we invite you to apply with Lee & Hayes; you might feel right at home here.
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We are a national, full-service, intellectual property-focused law firm with a growing team of highly accomplished professionals who take pride in our work. Our firm represents a range of companies across a wide array of industries. Our team’s diverse experience and background cover a broad range of technologies including computer-related inventions, artificial intelligence and machine learning, e-commerce and financial technologies, medical devices, autonomous vehicles, heavy machinery, materials and optics, molecular biology, chemistry, diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines.
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At Lee & Hayes, we work hard to create a positive environment that supports our team members’ professional and personal success. We’ve sometimes been described as more like a “high-tech company of lawyers” than a law firm. Our compensation system is designed for each of our attorneys and agents to provide excellent client service with the flexibility to arrange their schedule to fit their life and achieve work-life balance. We offer excellent benefits and wellness initiatives, a collegial atmosphere, a culture of compassion and respect, mentorship, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. We believe that these characteristics are important to foster a productive, positive environment for work and to support our commitment to our communities.
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Lee & Hayes is an equal opportunity employer (EOE); we strongly support diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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Qualifications:

USPTO Registration
Member in good standing of at least 1 state bar association
3+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience
Expertise in software applications, machine learning, artificial intelligence, AR/VR, materials/optics, molecular biology, chemistry, diagnostics, therapeutics, or vaccines is highly desired
Conscientious and detail-oriented
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and staff
Team player with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels

Education:

Bachelor of Science, or higher degree, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related technologies
PhD in molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, neuroscience, or related technologies

Duties:

Patent preparation and prosecution across various technology areas with a focus on:

Computer-implemented inventions related to insurance, financial technologies, e-commerce
Medical devices, autonomous vehicles, heavy machinery, materials, and optics
Molecular biology, chemistry, diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines
May also include managing international prosecution, opinion work, and due diligence
Extensive interaction with other firm attorneys, inventors, and in-house attorneys

Apply via email to:
hr@leehayes.com

Please email your resume with two recent writing samples for confidential consideration.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Multiple US Office Locations or Remote

Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia Preferred

March 31, 2022Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a patent attorney or patent agent with 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience to assist our team in prosecution, IP diligence, IP transactions, and strategic IP business counseling. A graduate degree in Chemistry is required, and a PhD is preferred. Strong academic credentials and excellent references are expected. Admission to the patent bar is required.

Patent Associate/Agent – Law Firm – Austin, TX (or remote)

March 23, 2022- US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Davidson Sheehan LLP is an IP boutique headquartered in Austin, Texas looking for skilled and productive patent attorneys and agents to join our team. We serve a diverse group of sophisticated clients for whom we do exceptional work in a team-oriented environment.

Patent Engineer – Electrical or Mechanical Engineers – Law Firm – Grand Rapids, MI and/or remote

March 17, 2022- US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

McGarry Bair is looking for Patent Engineers with a Mechanical background or Electrical background to help in protecting our clients' intellectual property. You will help analyze the patentability of inventions, including computer searching for related inventions, prepare and help prosecute patent applications, aid in assessing infringement risks for new products, and help guide the development of new products.

Qualifications:

The Patent Engineer position is a desirable alternative for an engineer or scientist seeking a non-traditional, yet related profession. The job incorporates technical knowledge with analytical skills, and requires you to apply them in a variety of technical fields. You will need to learn new technologies quickly and be able to teach others as well. You must have strong reading and writing skills in the English language. Strong computer skills, especially computer searching and research skills, are necessary. We are looking specifically for those with education and/or experience in Electrical Engineering, ideally someone that knows about motors and generators.

The best person for the job is able to succeed in a casual work environment with a client-focused, yet highly professional culture. You should enjoy working with small teams while being independently responsible for your individual tasks. We need a problem solver who is strategically agile, who enjoys variety, who is quick to learn and adapt, and who is unafraid to work intensely with quick responsiveness to rapidly changing client demands.

If you are already a Patent Agent, that is a real plus. However, for the Patent Engineer, no legal experience is required; we will teach you what you need to know. You must have a bachelor's degree in engineering or science; an advanced degree is a plus but is not required. For the Patent Engineer, opportunities for advancement to become a Patent Agent registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office are available and encouraged.

McGarry Bair PC is an Intellectual Property law firm in Grand Rapids, MI, specializing in all aspects of intellectual property law world-wide, including obtaining, enforcing, and defending patents, copyrights,trademarks, trade secrets, and agreements. Our prime directive is responsive client service, which we accomplish with a team of hard-working and intelligent people who appreciate a relaxed, blue-jean culture, yet are able to thrive in an independent and sometimes intense work environment. Our office is in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, a vibrant and growing city.

McGarry Bair is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Apply via email to:
amh@mcgarrybair.com

Include resume with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Grand Rapids, MI and/or remote

Patent Analyst – Other – Remote

March 8, 2022- US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Analysis, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP Edge LLC is seeking a patent analyst director to work remotely.

Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant (2-4 years of experience) – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

March 2, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Admin, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ), a boutique patent law firm with its main office in Chicago, is looking to expand its team with talented and experienced legal assistant and paralegal professionals with 2-4 years of experience and a demonstrated ability to work independently within a team-oriented environment. HFZ’s patent legal assistants and paralegals are responsible for supporting the preparation, filing, and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patents. The successful candidate must be able to work on his/her own initiative under limited supervision and must be comfortable handling administrative aspects of U.S. patent prosecution; monitoring and assisting practitioners in meeting docketed filing deadlines; managing electronic files, and handling client correspondence. A legal assistant typically works with one to three patent practitioners. HFZ has a liberal remote work policy permitting the successful candidate to choose to work in the office, remotely or a combination of remote and physical work attendance.

Patent Prosecution Paralegal (5+ years of experience) – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

March 2, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ), a boutique patent law firm with its main office in Chicago, is looking to expand its team with talented and experienced legal assistant or paralegal professionals with 5+ years of experience and a demonstrated ability to work independently within a team-oriented environment. HFZ’s patent legal assistants and paralegals are responsible for supporting the preparation, filing, and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patents. The successful candidate must be able to work on his/her own initiative under limited supervision and must be comfortable handling administrative aspects of U.S. patent prosecution; monitoring and assisting practitioners in meeting docketed filing deadlines; managing electronic files, and handling client correspondence. A Paralegal typically works with one to three patent practitioners. HFZ has a liberal remote work policy permitting the successful candidate to choose to work in the office, remotely or a combination of remote and physical work attendance.

IP Docket Specialist – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

March 2, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Admin, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ), a boutique IP law firm located in the heart of downtown Chicago, is in search of an IP Docketing Specialist to join our Patent & Trademark staff. The IP Docketing Specialist is responsible for handling the Intellectual Property Patent &Trademark Docketing for our firm, working directly with IP attorneys, foreign filing specialist(s) and legal assistants to clear dockets, generate reports, and ensure all deadlines and reminders are fulfilled. This position will support all aspects of U.S. and foreign docketing, accurately identifying docketing deadlines for the benefit of our clients and the firm.

Job Duties:

Docket new patent & trademark case filings, incoming office actions, and correspondence (PTO, PCT, and Foreign Associate), as needed.
Assist with new client Patent & Trademark transfers as needed.
Run dockets reports for patent & trademark cases on a daily basis, and other specified intervals as required.
Assist in quality assurance review for patent & trademark, filings by noting and referring any errors or omissions observed during the normal course of docketing duties.
Prepare docket status and maintenance fee reports for clients and attorneys as needed.
Maintain and update foreign and U.S. patent & trademark prosecutions in the docket systems to track deadlines associated with obtaining and maintaining foreign and domestic patents & trademarks.
Assist in checking and updating the status of patent & trademark cases with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and foreign patent office’s when appropriate.
Perform electronic interactions with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as well as foreign and international intellectual property entities (e.g. searches, status checks, electronic filing of patent & trademark applications and responses).
Notify attorneys that items have been properly docketed.
Ensure all docketing items are timely and accurately processed in accordance with firm policies.
Performs other special projects within the department as assigned.

HFZ’s IP Docketing Specialist will be an individual who is:

Strongly analytical, organized, highly-motivated, proactive and detail oriented.
Problem solver and a team player with the ability to exercise independence and professional judgment in a fast-paced environment.
Shows excellent written, verbal, and people skills with the ability to "own problems" and resolve issues.
Have the ability to handle confidential information with diplomacy.
Maintains a high level of workflow and quality controls, as well as strict confidentiality of client and firm matters.
Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

Bachelor's Degree with Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
1-3 years of substantive IP docketing experience at a major law firm or corporation required.
Extensive knowledge of U.S. and foreign patents, PAIR, Trademarks and PCT.
IP Manager experience a plus.
Possess a working technical knowledge to support the firm's docketing system databases.
Be tech savvy, with a willingness to learn new software.

To apply please submit your resume, transcripts and cover letter to the IP Docketing Specialist Job Opportunity posted on HFZ’s website: https://hfzlaw.com/recruit • ATTN: Bill O’Connor Recruitment Manager Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC is committed to diversity as a core value of the firm. We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. A diverse and inclusive workforce enriches our work experience and enhances the value of our legal services. HFZ is an Equal Opportunity/ M/F/Vet/Disabled Employer.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago, IL