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Administrative Assistant

$25 - $30 hourly
Job Category: Administrative
Position Type: Contract / Temporary
Work Model: In Office
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 161919
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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Our client is a boutique investment management firm based in Chicago and they are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to support their office operations, leadership team, and front desk during a critical period of coverage. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a polished, organized office environment, is highly dependable, and brings a proactive, professional attitude to everything they do.

What You’ll Do:

  • Open the office daily by 7:45 AM, tidy the front desk, and prepare for incoming meetings

  • Monitor the office calendar and prepare conference rooms for visitors

  • Greet guests warmly by name, escort them to meetings, offer beverages, and handle coat check

  • Receive and distribute catering; ensure meeting rooms are clean and reset between appointments

  • Sort and distribute daily mail and packages; scan and route documents under Office Manager direction

  • Maintain office supply inventory, prepare online orders, receive and unpack deliveries

  • Support team members with office-related tasks: copying, scanning, expense reporting, and supply research

  • Keep pantry and supply cabinets organized and fully stocked

  • Refill copy machines and notify Office Manager of building or facility issues

  • Assist with client presentation book assembly, shipping, and document prep

  • Help clean and organize office storage and common areas as needed


What You’ll Bring:

  • Previous administrative or office support experience preferred

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong attention to detail

  • Professionalism, punctuality, and ability to represent the company at the front desk

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; comfort using email, scanning tools, and printers/copiers

  • Ability to stay organized, juggle multiple tasks, and maintain a tidy and welcoming office environment

  • A helpful, can-do attitude with flexibility to support the team as needed


Why Join?

  • Be part of a respected investment firm with a supportive, collaborative team culture

  • Gain hands-on experience supporting executives and contributing to day-to-day office operations

  • Work in a beautiful downtown office environment with exposure to finance professionals


Compensation: $20–$25/hour (based on experience)
Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/ 

If you’re a dependable and detail-oriented professional looking for a temporary role with real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Jessica Black 
Recruiter


LNOSHR 
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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.