The Administrative Assistant will support up to four paralegals and play a key role in keeping legal files, communications, and deadlines on track.
Location: Oak Brook, IL
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours/week
(8:00 AM–5:00 PM, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM)
Work Model: Onsite initially; remote work available after training
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and legal support to multiple paralegals in a high-volume environment
- Manage and maintain legal files, including reviewing and processing documents with redlines
- Handle heavy email correspondence and ongoing back-and-forth communication related to legal matters
- Track deadlines and ensure timely follow-up on claims, benefits, and health-related issues
- Assist with contract-related documentation and other administrative legal tasks
- Maintain strict attention to detail while juggling competing priorities
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA requirements when handling sensitive information
- Communicate effectively with internal teams to ensure deadlines and expectations are met
Qualifications & Experience
- 2–3 years of administrative experience, ideally in a legal, healthcare, law firm, or similarly high-volume environment
- Experience supporting multiple professionals simultaneously (e.g., paralegals, attorneys, or managers)
- Familiarity with personal injury or legal administration is strongly preferred
- HIPAA experience is a plus, especially in environments involving claims, benefits, or health information
- Proven ability to stay organized under pressure and manage a heavy workload without shutting down
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines consistently and manage competing priorities
Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- High attention to detail, particularly with contracts and legal documentation
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- Ability to adapt and expand responsibilities over time
- Proficient with standard office and legal software systems (training provided)
- $60,000-$65,000
- Option to enroll in health, dental, and vison benefits
- Supportive, long-term work environment with opportunities for role growth and expansion
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.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here
All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.