Dynamic Corporate & Franchise Legal Assistant

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(K) plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Transit contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC in Chicago seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant with at least two years' experience in corporate transactions and franchise law to support a busy team.

The role emphasizes calendar management, client relations, drafting confidential documents, and assisting with filings and closings, with strong MS 365 and NetDocs skills.

Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required. Competitive benefits and a professional work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in corporate transactions.
• Familiarity with closing processes, entity formation, and governance documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, high-volume calendaring for attorneys and clients.
• Serve as primary contact for clients; screen calls and maintain relationships.
• Draft and prepare confidential correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
• Prepare and file documents with Illinois and other states.
• Provide support during corporate closings and franchise transactions.
• Create and manage spreadsheets using formulas and pivot tables.
• Handle attorney time entry and billing processes.
• Maintain client files in physical and digital formats (NetDocs).
• Uphold confidentiality of all firm and client matters.
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned

Skills

Calendaring

Client relations

Legal document drafting

Billing & time entry

Confidentiality

Multitasking

MS 365

NetDocs

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Document management systems

NetDocs

Job description

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC in Chicago seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant with at least two years' experience in corporate transactions and franchise law to support a busy team.

The role emphasizes calendar management, client relations, drafting confidential documents, and assisting with filings and closings, with strong MS 365 and NetDocs skills.

Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required. Competitive benefits and a professional work environment.