Corporate Legal Assistant

Plona Partners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Chicago is seeking a Practice Assistant for Corporate/Litigation support. The successful candidate will handle administrative tasks including calendar management, document editing, and presentation support. This role requires strong organizational skills and 3+ years of experience in a legal environment. The office operates in a hybrid model, allowing for flexibility in work location. The ideal candidate must demonstrate high attention to detail and exceptional multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a legal administrative role or administrative experience with exposure to legal work, ideally in an AmLaw200 firm.

Responsibilities

• Edit agreements using Track Changes with precision.
• Resolve advanced administrative or technical challenges.
• Create, edit, and format PowerPoint presentations.
• Coordinate meetings and manage attorney calendars.
• Promote client relationships through timely communication.
• Arrange travel plans and logistics for events.
• Manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong writing

Proofreading

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Time management

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Position:

Practice Assistant, Corporate / Litigation

Onsite Logistics:

Hybrid

Location:

Chicago, IL

The Practice Group Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to a fast‑paced transactional team. This role involves managing attorney calendars, coordinating travel, expense reporting, time entry and document editing. The ideal candidate brings strong writing, proofreading, and critical‑thinking skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism.

IMPACT:

• Document Editing: Edit miscellaneous provisions in agreements using Track Changes for attorney review with precision and attention to detail.
• Technical Problem Solving: Address and resolve advanced administrative or technical challenges using sound judgment and prior experience.
• Presentation Support: Create, edit, and format PowerPoint presentations for attorney meetings and external use.
• Calendar Management: Implement scheduling priorities, coordinate meetings, and manage attorney calendars efficiently.
• Relationship Management: Promote strong client relationships through timely communication and support.
• Travel & Event Coordination: Arrange and confirm travel plans, meeting agendas, and logistics for internal and client‑facing events.
• Multitasking in a Fast‑Paced Environment: Successfully manage multiple responsibilities and adjust to shifting priorities as needed.

Required:

• 3+ years in a legal administrative role or administrative experience with exposure to legal work, ideally in an AmLaw200 firm