Administrative Assistant

Wilson Elser

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$60,000–$70,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Attorney, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Planning, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Data Entry, Data Management, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Document Management, Email Management/Administration, Establish Priorities, Instant Messaging, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Life Insurance, Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Online Recruiting, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Chicago, IL

POSTED

Today

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largestlaw firms.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Administrative Assistant position.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement and can be located in any state we have an office in.

The Position

Wilson Elser is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to support a national client services team, serving as a liaison between a key leadership group with close client contact and the broader national client services team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Manages a high-volume of client interfacing communications of a highly confidential nature, and manages highly confidential documents and information
Collaborates on projects focused on client interfacing, document management, data entry, and data management
Assists with project management functions and process implementation on the client services team, including support with data collection, entry, and management
Provides clerical or administrative legal services support as requested

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a law firm setting
Familiarity with Document Management Systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Experience with data entry or data management
Experience with administrative support of eDiscovery, information, data, or document collection, or data and document preservation a plus
Familiarity with web-based collaborative tools and work management software a plus
Experience with team messaging and instant messaging platforms a plus
Experience with email and calendar management, meeting coordination, and direct client interaction
Strong administrative and organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of work and meet tight deadlines
Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple requests simultaneously
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Comfortable working in a collaborative, national team environment supporting attorneys and paralegals
Demonstrated professionalism in all client and internal communication

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Salary Range:

$60,000-$70,000 USD

Why Should You Apply?

Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.
Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users. You may review our Accessibility Policy here.
California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here.

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