Legal Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support legal operations in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on preparing legal documentation, organizing case materials, and assisting attorneys with day-to-day administrative and procedural work. The ideal candidate is dependable, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and organize legal documents, agreements, and correspondence to support attorney workflows.
• Maintain case files and legal records, ensuring documents are accurately filed and easy to retrieve when needed.
• Coordinate schedules, deadlines, and appointments related to legal matters and court or client activities.
• Conduct basic legal and factual research to help attorneys gather information for active matters.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders, clients, and outside parties regarding documentation and case-related updates.
• Track important dates and follow up on outstanding items to help keep legal matters moving efficiently.
• Prior experience in a paralegal or legal assistant capacity supporting legal documentation and case administration.
• Working knowledge of legal agreements, records management, and standard legal office procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines accurately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a business setting with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with common office software and document management tools.
• High attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000, depending on experience Benefits: Health, Dental, 401k + safe harbor plan, 20 days PTO

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