Fitch Even’s commitment to deliver outstanding service to our clients can only be fulfilled through the skills and dedication of every person on our team. Our professional staff consists of ambitious, energetic, and diverse individuals who come together to create a team environment that sets us apart from other workplaces.
We offer stimulating work in a supportive environment that fosters teamwork, promotes open communication, and recognizes and rewards exceptional performance.
Working in the field of intellectual property law is challenging and fulfilling. However, we recognize that many people will not have experience working in IP. Each new staff member receives extensive onboarding followed by training and continuing education, so we encourage anyone interested in a position in this exciting area of law to apply.
At Fitch Even, we prioritize the health and well-being of our people. In addition to competitive salaries and bonuses, we offer a generous benefits package that includes comprehensive insurance options and a 401k plan with employer contribution. Our dress code is “Dress for Your Day,” and we offer a variety of internal social activities throughout the year.
Current Professional Staff Openings
If your experience or credentials do not fully match our existing needs, we invite you to submit your information for future consideration as circumstances change.
We appreciate your interest in working with Fitch Even. We have an immediate need for a Patent Prosecution Paralegal to fill the position described below. We are looking to expand our team with talented and experienced paralegal professionals preferably with 5+ years of patent prosecution experience including managing foreign clients and a demonstrated ability to work independently within a team oriented environment.
Essential job responsibilities include:
- Supporting attorneys’ patent prosecution practices
- Primarily focused on managing foreign clients and their inbound U.S. patent work
- Monitoring docketing activity for new and existing matters
- Preparing client reporting, billing and other communications
- Ensuring all deadlines are timely met
- Preparation and filing of forms and documents for U.S. and PCT applications
- Coordination of other prosecution formalities
- Perform other duties as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictates
Minimum qualifications for this position include:
- Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record
- Experience with EFS/PAIR/Patent Center
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications
- Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
- A self-starter with strong research and analytical skills
This position will be based in our Chicago office. At this time, employees are required to be in the office two days per week.
Please email your cover letter and resume to Altinase Thomas, HR Director, at employment@fitcheven.com and indicate the position for which you are applying in the subject line.
Fitch Even prefers direct inquiries from candidates.
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP is firmly committed to equal employment opportunity hiring practices. All candidates receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. All applications will be treated confidentially.
