Job Description

A leading U.S. law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Health/Corporate practice group in its Chicago office. This role offers the potential to grow into a position with increased responsibilities.

Working with a diverse team of attorneys and staff, the Legal Assistant will make sure documents are finalized for client execution. They will support transactions and projects with large volumes of agreements, schedules and applications. That includes assembling documents, circulating them for signature and tracking submission status. The role also covers drafting correspondence and answering client inquiries, and drafting, formatting and proofreading legal documents. The Legal Assistant will run mail merges, keep contact lists up to date and maintain electronic and paper files. They will also monitor deadlines and manage attorney calendars.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of Legal Assistant experience; administrative litigation experience is a plus. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented and discreet, with strong communication and client service skills. They should have a working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Pro. The role is in-office, with the potential for two remote days per week. The hourly range for this position in Chicago is $30.25–$47.75.