Legal Administrative Assistant - Corporate

UB Greensfelder; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chicago seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys in corporate/commercial contracts. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with experience in a law firm environment. The firm offers a competitive benefits package and values diversity in its workforce.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Contribution

Short and Long Term Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave Programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years legal/law firm experience in transactional law preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required.

Responsibilities

• Typing, producing, editing, and proofreading legal documents.
• Managing expense reimbursements and electronic client file maintenance.
• Assisting with commercial contracts tracking and processes.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PDF Program

Job description

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

UB Greensfelder LLP has an opening for a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant working with Corporate/Commercial Contracts team and in our Chicago office. This position will assist attorneys to help steer the delivery of legal services with the use of technical skills and manage workflow processes. We are looking for a professional that understands the importance of quality service and wants to join a collaborative team environment.

UB Greensfelder LLP is an Am Law 200 law firm dedicated to exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. The firm’s attorneys advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of sophisticated legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups. Renowned for its best-in-class client service and litigation excellence, UBG was named “2025 Ohio and Missouri Firm of the Year” by Benchmark Litigation and consistently earns top-tier accolades from Chambers and Partners. Established in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., UB Greensfelder has quickly emerged as a super-regional powerhouse firm in the Midwest and in top-tier business centers. For more information, please visit www.ubglaw.com. Our Business Begins With You.

Responsibilities Include

• Typing, producing, editing, and proofreading various legal documents and correspondence.
• Electronic time entry and billing.
• Calendaring/scheduling, processing and managing expense reimbursements.
• Electronic client file maintenance (NetDocs).
• Overall assistance with commercial contracts tracking and processes.
  
  

Qualified Applicants Will Have

• 3+ years legal/law firm experience working in a transactional area of law, preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and PDF program, required.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, proofreading, and customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
  

UB Greensfelder provides top-quality, sophisticated legal services, serving business clients ranging from small entrepreneurs to international companies. Our work environment is business casual and we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, short and long term disability plans, life insurance, well-being initiatives, and paid parental leave programs. If you desire to work in a truly people-focused environment for a firm that values its employees, then UB Greensfelder is the firm for you.

UB Greensfelder recognizes the importance of forming inclusive teams of attorneys and staff to foster an environment where creative solutions are made for our clients, and all have the opportunity to thrive and succeed. We encourage candidates from a variety of backgrounds to apply to be a part of our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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