A nationally recognized law firm located downtown Chicago seeks a Legal Assistant to join their team. The Legal Assistant will be supporting the attorneys and client managers directly, with various tasks including coordinating hearings, conducting research, client communications, e-filing, creating spreadsheets, and preparing documents. This would be a great opportunity for someone who is motivated, organized, and works well in a team setting. The salary range for this role is $50K-55K commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant:
Answer phones and route calls appropriately
Prepare legal documents and maintain record
Schedule and organize meetings and manage calendars
Analyze budgets, taxes and other financials
Assist with coordinating and managing mailings
Track correspondence and deadlines
Additional duties and projects as assigned
Requirements of the Administrative Assistant:
Bachelor's degree required
2-3 years of professional experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Confidence in working with numbers/basic math
Highly detail-oriented and organized
Strong ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment