Chicago- Direct Hire Legal Executive Administrative Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$85,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Adobe Product Family, Attorney, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Conference Management, Contract Management, Establish Priorities, Executive Assistant Skills , Legal, Legal Support Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

LHH Recruitment Solutions is anticipating that our clients will be reaching out to us looking for Direct Hire Executive Administrative Assistants with who possess a legal background. With those anticipated needs in mind, we are proactively recruiting to see who in the market would consider making a move. If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Qualified candidates will have the following experience and qualifications:

Responsibilities and Qualifications

  • Heavy scheduling (including experience with international reservations)

  • Maintenance of attorney calendar(s)

  • Contract management

  • Correspondence

  • Email database and document management

  • Prepare attorney(s) for scheduled calls/meetings

  • Conduct conflict searches

  • Opening of new matters, including litigation matters

  • Follow-up with in-house attorneys on various matters for updates and/or assignments

  • Remind attorney(s) of all deadlines; ensure that deadlines are met, or extensions are received

  • Organize client conferences

  • Back-up to other EA's

  • Experience as an EA within a legal practice. (Law firm experience or in house legal department experience will suffice.)

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Word, Excel, Kofax (Adobe), DocuSign and Zoom

  • Calendar and inbox management proficiency required

  • Highly organized, able to multi-task and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks in a timely manner with great efficiency and accuracy

  • Self-motivated team player who is able to work as part of a team but also takes the initiative to work independently

  • Ability to compose, edit and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports

  • Ability to coordinate and manage routine administrative work, such as scheduling meetings,

  • Polished, professional and ability to communicate clearly, calmly, and concisely

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Nicholas Romley

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About the Company

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Lee Hecht Harrison