Legal Assistant (Chicago,IL)

Beacon Hill; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Leave programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Beacon Hill seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and legal support to a team of attorneys in a fast-paced environment in Chicago.

Ideal candidates thrive on managing priorities, ensuring accuracy under deadlines, and acting as a trusted partner to attorneys and clients. Strong communication, judgment, and independent work ethic are essential in this collaborative role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of legal assistant experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or other professional services environment.
• Experience supporting attorneys in litigation, corporate, commercial transactions, real estate, labor and employment, or regulatory matters.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document preparation.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple attorneys with day-to-day legal and administrative needs.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents and client-facing materials.
• Coordinate court filings, regulatory submissions, and related requirements.
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and track deadlines.
• Organize electronic and physical case files and documents.
• Assist with transactions, due diligence materials, and closing deliverables.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations using standard office software.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, agencies, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Support matter opening procedures, client onboarding, and document management processes.
• Assist with billing, expenses, and time entry review.

Skills

Legal experience

Strong communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Document management systems

Timekeeping platforms

Job description

Our client, a well-established professional services organization, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and legal support to a team of attorneys handling a broad range of matters. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with legal professionals in a fast-paced environment where organization, initiative, and attention to detail are highly valued.

The ideal candidate is a resourceful and proactive professional who thrives on managing competing priorities, maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines, and serving as a trusted partner to attorneys and clients alike. This role requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support multiple attorneys with day-to-day legal and administrative needs.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, agreements, reports, and other client-facing materials.
• Coordinate court filings, regulatory submissions, and related procedural requirements.
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, monitor deadlines, and assist with matter tracking.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files, records, and documentation.
• Assist with transaction and project-related workflows, including document collection, due diligence materials, and closing deliverables.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations utilizing standard office software.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, government agencies, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support matter opening procedures, client onboarding activities, and document management processes.
• Assist with billing, expense submissions, time entry review, and other administrative functions.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, conferences, and attorney travel arrangements.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of legal assistant experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or other professional services environment.
• Experience supporting attorneys in one or more practice areas such as litigation, corporate, commercial transactions, real estate, labor and employment, or regulatory matters.
• Working knowledge of court filing procedures and legal document preparation.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume workload with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, professionalism, and client service.
• Experience with legal software, document management systems, and timekeeping platforms is preferred.

What We’re Looking For

• A self-starter who takes ownership of assignments and follows projects through completion.
• Someone who can anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, and adapt to shifting priorities.
• A team-oriented professional who enjoys supporting attorneys and contributing to a positive office environment.
• A detail-focused individual with a strong sense of accountability and follow-through.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned legal professional seeking a long-term role with meaningful responsibility, exposure to varied legal matters, and the ability to make a direct impact on a growing legal team.

*Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)