Legal Assistant

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with discretionary profit‑share

Transit benefit program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP in Chicago, IL seeks a dedicated Legal Assistant with 3-5 years of experience for a full-time, hybrid role (four days in-office, one day remote per week). The candidate will support multiple attorneys, prepare hearings and depositions, and maintain confidential case files with meticulous attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, familiarity with court processes in Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Will counties, and

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of legal experience or professional services experience required
• Experience in a litigation practice with a preference for family law experience
• Knowledge of legal documents, terminology, regulations, and court procedures
• Proficiency with MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe
• Familiarity with court-filing systems and dictation software
• Strong proofreading, time-management, and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidentiality
• Strong work ethic and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to multiple attorneys
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and attorneys
• Answer phones and screen clients
• Create, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Handle confidential documents with discretion
• Manage attorney calendars and docket dates, send reminders
• Enter attorney time into billing software
• Maintain updated case lists and contacts
• Utilize document management system for client files
• Process attorney expense reimbursement requests
• Maintain records of attorney CLE compliance
• Assist with special projects and coverage as needed

Skills

Legal experience

Litigation

MS Office

Adobe

Document management

Time management

Communication

Team player

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Document management software

Job description

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Legal Assistant

Regular Full-Time Chicago, Chicago, IL, US

15 days ago Requisition ID: 1033

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP, a nationally respected Family Law Firm with a focus on high-net-worth clients, complex litigation, and mediation, seeks a dedicated full-time Legal Assistant with 3-5 years of experience to join our Chicago office. This is a hybrid position: four (4) days in the office and one (1) day remote per week.

Our ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented person with strong organizational skills who thrives on working collaboratively with attorneys and paralegals to serve client needs. They can support multiple attorneys in preparation for hearings, depositions, and trials. They take initiative and interact with all levels of management and staff with tact and diplomacy. This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. We are looking for someone who enjoys learning and who takes pride in achieving their goals.

This position is part of a Legal Assistant team that provides back-up coverage for each other when time off is taken and when special projects are assigned. Back-up coverage assignments may be short-term or for a single day.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to multiple attorneys
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and attorneys
• Answer telephones and perform initial screen of clients
• Create, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Handle confidential documents with discretion
• Manage attorney calendars and docket dates, sending reminders of upcoming deadlines
• Enter attorney time into billing software
• Maintain updated case lists and manage contacts
• Utilize document management system for client files and correspondence
• Process attorney expense reimbursement requests
• Maintain records of attorney CLE compliance
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of legal experience or professional services experience required
• Experience in a litigation practice with a preference for family law experience
• Knowledge of legal documents, terminology, regulations, and court systems and procedures in Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Will County
• Proficiency with MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe
• Familiarity with legal technology such as court-filing systems, transcription software, and dictation software
• Working knowledge of document management software systems is a plus
• Outstanding time-management and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with a diverse pool of people
• Deep commitment to confidentiality, discretion, and good judgment
• Strong proofreading and grammar skills
• Strong work ethic and dependability as a team player

The position of Legal Assistant is classified as a non-exempt, hourly role. Base compensation for 3-5 years of experience ranges between $60,000 - $75,000 annually. Those with more extensive experience and expertise may earn higher than the stated range. Additionally, this full-time 37.5-hour per week position is eligible to participate in the Firm’s benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with discretionary profit-sharing, transit benefit program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA), paid time off, paid short-term disability leave, professional development and learning opportunities, wellness and engagement programs, and enrollment without any premiums in long-term disability and life insurance coverage.

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck, LLP, is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace. We maintain a policy of considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

This description provides a summary of the major duties of the position. It may not specify all duties associated with the position. The position description is subject to periodic review based on business needs. Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work effectively in a team environment, and ability to work in an atmosphere of multiple projects and shifting priorities are requirements of all jobs at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP.