Legal Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys with litigation-related coordination and day-to-day administrative activities in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage deadlines, prepare legal materials accurately, and communicate effectively with clients, courts, and outside parties. The role requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to stay organized while handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities: • Coordinate attorney schedules by managing meetings, tracking deadlines, and maintaining accurate court and case calendars. • Prepare, revise, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, filings, and other legal documents in compliance with court requirements and judicial procedures. • Support hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and productions by organizing exhibits, scanning records, and applying Bates numbering where needed. • Oversee litigation files by maintaining complete electronic and paper records, updating docket activity, and ensuring case materials are properly organized. • Partner with attorneys and accounting personnel to prepare audit letter responses and deliver finalized documentation to auditors on schedule. • Review billing materials for accuracy, help resolve invoice questions, and assist with outstanding balance follow-up, including communication with insurance carriers when necessary. • Process administrative items such as expense submissions, payment requests, and new client or matter intake documentation. • Provide additional operational support to other office functions, including shared service or front-desk coverage, as business needs require. The pay range for this position is 27 to 35. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

• Prior experience supporting attorneys in a legal assistant role, preferably within civil or employment litigation.
• Working knowledge of court filing procedures, including electronic filing and management of court-related deadlines.
• Strong calendar management skills with the ability to coordinate meetings and track time-sensitive legal obligations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and confidence working with legal technology tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a detail-focused approach to client and third-party interactions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and contribute effectively in a collaborative team setting.
• Experience using a document management system is preferred.