Corporate Legal Assistant: Closings & Transactions Expert

Howard-; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Transit benefits

Resumo da oferta

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC in Chicago seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant with a minimum of three years of corporate transactions and franchise law experience.

The role supports attorneys with calendar management, client relations, drafting confidential documents, and billing. Strong Microsoft 365 skills and document management experience are required. High professional standards and confidentiality are essential.

Qualificações

• Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate transactions and franchise law.
• Familiarity with closing processes, entity formation, and corporate governance documentation.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, especially PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience with document management systems.

Responsabilidades

• Manage complex and high-volume calendaring for attorneys and clients.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients; screen calls and maintain strong client relationships.
• Draft and prepare confidential correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
• Create and manage spreadsheets using formulas and pivot tables.
• Handle attorney time entry and billing processes.
• Maintain client files in both physical and digital formats (NetDocs).
• Provide support during corporate closings and franchise transactions.
• Uphold confidentiality of all firm and client matters.
• Assist with front desk/reception duties on an as-needed basis.
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Detail-oriented

Client service

Organization

Multi-tasking

Formação académica

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred (legal studies, business)

Ferramentas

Microsoft 365

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Document management systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC in Chicago seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant with a minimum of three years of corporate transactions and franchise law experience.

The role supports attorneys with calendar management, client relations, drafting confidential documents, and billing. Strong Microsoft 365 skills and document management experience are required. High professional standards and confidentiality are essential.