LaSalle Network is seeking a proactive and professional Legal Assistant to join a thriving full-service business law firm in the Chicago Loop. This direct-hire position requires being onsite five days a week and is perfect for someone who takes initiative, is highly organized, tech-savvy, and enjoys providing top-notch support to attorneys and staff in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Handle electronic and traditional court filings
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Draft, edit, and proofread a variety of legal documents
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Support complex document production (Bates stamping, indexing)
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Prepare shell responses to discovery and assist with court communications
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Schedule and coordinate depositions, conference rooms, and court reporters
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Perform conflict checks and open new matters
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Maintain electronic and physical filing systems
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Provide receptionist duties, including answering calls and greeting visitors
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Assist firm administrator with special projects as needed
Requirements
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3–5 years of legal administrative experience in a law firm
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Knowledge of e-filing in state and federal courts
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Familiarity with legal documents, terminology, and procedures
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Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and time-management skills
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Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment
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Takes initiative, proactive, and professional in all tasks
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Experience with legal management and billing systems such as Worldox, Tabs 3, or PracticeMaster is highly desirable
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Must be onsite in the Chicago Loop five days per week
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive pay: $60,000–$70,000, based on experience
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Full-time benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Opportunity to work in a collaborative, professional, and supportive culture
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Exposure to a wide variety of business law cases and projects
If you thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment and enjoy taking ownership of your work, this is the perfect opportunity.
Thank you,
Katie Webb
Project Manager
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.