$24 - $38 per hour
Goldberg Segalla seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to join its team as an experience Workers' Compensation Defense Legal Assistant supporting attorneys at our Chicago office. The ideal candidate will be c…
Legal · Chicago, IL
Legal Assistant jobs in Chicago, IL
Legal assistants keep law offices organized, handling scheduling, correspondence, client intake, billing entries, and document preparation so attorneys can focus on casework.
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$20–$38/hr
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Litigation Associate (4–8 Years) – Complex Commercial & Employment Litigation Location: Chicago, Illinois Firm: Litigation boutique (8 professionals) About the Role I am working with a firm that is seeking a highly motiv…
Job Description The Technology and Intellectual Property Legal Team, which is a part of the Corporate Legal Department, provides... ...external partnerships and collaborations. As a Vice President / Assistant General Cou…
$16 - $25 per hour
those who need it? Do you enjoy working in an upbeat, energetic legal office? Are you one of those people who always has the job done... ...starter for our Irvine office to take the role of Case Manager Assistant / Legal…
$70k - $100k
Trueline, representing a nationally recognized Am Law firm with a strong commercial litigation practice, is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join its litigation team in Chicago, IL. This is an excellent opport…
motions, discovery, and other litigation documents Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy Take and defend depositions... ...development and continuing education support ~ Employee Assistance Program ~ Emp…
$20 - $23 per hour
Law Group, LLP is a leading debt collection law firm with offices located in multiple states. We are currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant for our Chicago, IL office. This a full-time, In-office, non-exempt position…
Job Description Bring your expertise to JPMorgan Chase. As a Assistant Vice President, Assistant General Counsel in Consumer &... ...impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture in Legal Department is all a…
Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Chicago office. This position provides a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast…
$75k - $95k
Job Title: IP Legal Assistant Industry: Legal Services Location: Chicago, IL Assignment Type: Direct Hire Pay: $75,000 – $95,000 annually Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours / week Benefits: This position is eligible for…
willing to assume a high level of responsibility and interact professionally and effectively with clients, attorneys and staff. The legal assistant will work in a fast paced environment with the attorneys and law clerks…
Familiarity with Relativity 9.0 or higher version 2+ years of legal support experience HOURS & LOCATION Location (including opportunity... ...tailored to the needs of our project. We seek attorneys to assist with documen…
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What legal assistants earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$25 | $41k–$52k |
| Mid level | $24–$30 | $50k–$63k |
| Senior | $28–$38 | $59k–$78k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Calendar and docket managementLegal document formattingClient intake and communicationTime entry and billing supportFile organization (paper and digital)Discretion and confidentialityMicrosoft Office and PDF toolsMultitasking across attorneys
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you manage calendars and deadlines for multiple attorneys?
Describe your system for court dates, statutes of limitation, and reminders, plus how you confirm rather than assume. Precision is the whole job.
A client calls upset about their case and their attorney is in court. What do you do?
Show calm boundaries: listen, take detailed notes, avoid giving legal advice or case predictions, and commit to a specific callback you then make happen.
What experience do you have with legal documents and formatting?
Name the documents: engagement letters, pleadings shells, tables of authorities, proofs of service. Mention firm style rules and court formatting requirements.
How do you handle confidential or sensitive material day to day?
Give habits, not principles: locked screens, careful recipients on email, no case talk in shared spaces, and shredding protocols.
Tell me about supporting billing: time entry, prebills, or client invoicing.
Mention the billing software you used, attorneys' time you entered or chased, and accuracy checks before bills went out. Firms feel billing pain acutely.
Describe a time you caught an error before it went out the door.
A small, concrete story works: a wrong date, misspelled party name, or missing attachment. Show your proofreading routine, not luck.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For legal assistants specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Name the practice areas and firm sizes you have supported, since a solo family-law office and Big Law demand different rhythms.
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List legal software you know: Clio, MyCase, ProLaw, iManage, or NetDocuments, plus e-filing portal experience.
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Show typing speed and document production skills, including advanced Word formatting like TOAs and styles.
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Quantify your support load, such as three attorneys with full calendar, intake, and billing responsibility.
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Mention a notary commission and any legal assistant or paralegal coursework; both add immediate value to small firms.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Receptionist / Office Assistant
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Legal Assistant
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Senior Legal Assistant
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Paralegal
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