Compliance Paralegal (Temporary)

Lee Hecht Harrison

Chicago, IL(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$35 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Campaigns, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Regulations, Laptop PC, Legal, Lobbying, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Political Campaign, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Submissions, Time Management
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
2 days ago

Compliance Paralegal (Temporary)

Location: Remote

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Job Type: Contract (2+ months)

Overview

A well-established national organization is seeking a Temporary Compliance Paralegal to support its legal and compliance team. This role is focused on campaign finance filings, regulatory compliance, and CLE tracking, and offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact, deadline-driven work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and file PAC, lobbyist employer, and lobbyist employee filings across multiple jurisdictions

  • Support campaign finance and political compliance requirements

  • Coordinate CLE accreditation applications and state approvals

  • Track and maintain CLE credits and compliance records

  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to collect required documentation

  • Provide general administrative and operational support to the Compliance team

  • Monitor deadlines and ensure accuracy across all filings and reporting requirements(aligned with typical compliance tracking expectations in paralegal roles [Paralegal...escription | Word])

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of paralegal or compliance experience

  • Campaign finance filing experience required

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint preferred)

  • SharePoint or similar document management systems

Assignment Details

  • Duration: 2+ months (potential extension based on need/performance)

  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:15 AM - 5:00 PM (CST)

  • Hybrid schedule with occasional in-office presence (Chicago area)

  • Overtime may be available

Additional Information

  • Temporary opportunity supporting ongoing compliance initiatives

  • Laptop will be provided

  • Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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If you have experience in campaign finance, regulatory filings, or compliance support, we'd love to connect and share more details about this opportunity.

Keywords: compliance paralegal, campaign finance, PAC filings, regulatory filings, lobbying compliance, legal compliance, Chicago jobs

Pay Details: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour

Search managed by: Katie Soderberg

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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

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