Corporate Paralegal

Addison Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Legal Assistant to join their dynamic legal team in Downtown Chicago. This full-time, onsite role offers an exciting opportunity for growth and development in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will provide crucial administrative and legal support to attorneys, ensuring seamless daily operations. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing case files, and maintaining calendars. With a focus on organization and proactive problem-solving, this position is perfect for someone looking to advance their career in the legal field.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Training and Professional Development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
• Strong corporate law experience preferred; litigation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and manage legal documents and correspondence.
• Support attorneys with case preparation and filings.
• Maintain real estate tax docket calendars.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal Database Software

Appeal Tax

Perfect AIM

Job description

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Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

Job Title: Corporate Legal Assistant

Location: Downtown Chicago- 5 days on-site

Pay: $50,000 - $65,000 + End-of-Year Bonus

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring for our client, a well-established law firm seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity with room for growth in a dynamic legal environment.

Job Description:

The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and legal support to a team of attorneys, ensuring seamless daily operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, edit, and manage legal documents and correspondence.
• Support attorneys with case preparation, filings, and document organization.
• Maintain and update real estate tax docket calendars.
• Handle client intake, conflict checks, and case file management.
• Assist in preparing invoices and coordinating with the billing department.
• Communicate with clients to gather necessary financial and legal documentation.
• Utilize software such as Appeal Tax, Word, Excel, and Perfect AIM for legal and administrative tasks.
• Perform additional administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
• Strong corporate law experience preferred; litigation experience is a plus but not required.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal database software.
• Ability to work with multiple attorneys, managing both low-key and high-demand workloads.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Full-time, onsite role.
• Business casual work environment.
• Opportunity for training and professional development.
• Direct hire opportunity with long-term career growth potential.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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Medical insurance

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