Crossing Hurdles · 23 hours ago
Intellectual Property Associate (Chicago)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$225K/yr - $310K/yr
2+ years expCrossing Hurdles is a global recruitment firm partnering with leading US-based organizations. They are hiring for a well-established AmLaw 200 law firm seeking to strengthen its Intellectual Property practice. The role involves working on sophisticated prosecution and litigation matters while collaborating closely with other market-leading practices.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Gain hands-on experience working directly with shareholders on substantive intellectual property prosecution and litigation matters
Develop your practice with strong marketing and business development support, alongside structured training and mentorship
Operate in a collaborative, 'Midwest Nice' culture that values professionalism without rigidity and respects work-life boundaries
Benefit from a transparent path to partnership with clear performance benchmarks and regular feedback
Access BigLaw-level clients and resources with a sustainable workload, including a widely respected 1,850-hour billable target and hybrid flexibility
Qualification
Required
2-5 years of experience in intellectual property prosecution and litigation matters
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Respected PTO
Wellness benefits
Strong parental leave
Professional development and mentorship programs
Pro bono credit (up to 100 billable hours)
Company
Crossing Hurdles
At Crossing Hurdles, we specialise in customised recruitment and staffing solutions designed to drive success for businesses and professionals.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase