Legal Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,000–$85,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Attorney, Calendar Management, Case Management, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, File Maintenance, Legal, Legal Documents, Life Insurance, Medical Terminology, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Time Management, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
2 days ago

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a Chicago law firm to identify a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their team in a hybrid capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment and enjoys supporting attorneys through all phases of case management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal documents and correspondence

  • Reformat pleadings, briefs, and other legal filings

  • Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, and deadlines

  • Coordinate preparation and filing of pleadings and briefs in Federal, State, and Appellate Courts

  • Handle service of process and coordinate with local counsel

  • Organize and maintain electronic case files

  • Prioritize and manage multiple matters and projects simultaneously

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of legal assistant experience in a law firm environment

  • Experience with e-filing in Federal and State Courts and Courts of Appeals

  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities

  • Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and principles

  • Familiarity with medical terminology preferred

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to review legal documents for accuracy

  • Proficiency with:

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Microsoft 365

  • Adobe Acrobat

  • Zoom

  • Dropbox

  • PerfectLaw

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $60,000 - $85,000, based on experience and qualifications

  • Annual discretionary profit-sharing opportunities

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage

  • 401(k) plan

  • Transportation benefit

  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

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

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Jenny Ade

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

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