Corporate Legal Assistant - Transactions & Closings

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Corporate Legal Assistant to join a fast-paced legal team in Chicago, IL. You will support attorneys handling corporate transactions, governance matters, and related legal work.

The role emphasizes deadlines, multi-tasking, and delivering excellent client service, with opportunities to engage in transactional work and collaborate with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably supporting corporate attorneys.
• Experience with corporate transactions, business organizations, or corporate governance documentation.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with document management systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and client service skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex attorney calendars, scheduling, and client communications.
• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Support corporate transactions, closings, entity formations, and governance matters.
• Maintain electronic and physical client files.
• Assist with billing, time entry, and administrative support functions.
• Create reports, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft Office.
• Coordinate document compilation and execution processes.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Corporate transactions

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Document management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Corporate Legal Assistant to join a fast-paced legal team in Chicago, IL. You will support attorneys handling corporate transactions, governance matters, and related legal work.

The role emphasizes deadlines, multi-tasking, and delivering excellent client service, with opportunities to engage in transactional work and collaborate with internal stakeholders.