Legal Assistant / Front Desk Coordinator

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected Chicago law firm to recruit a Legal Assistant / Front Desk Coordinator. This role blends polished front desk duties with legal administrative support and calendar management.

In this position you will welcome clients, answer calls, prepare documents, file materials, assist with billing and time entries, and help maintain a high level of client service in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal assistant, administrative assistant, or office support experience.
• Law firm experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Professional, detail-oriented, and able to multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and visitors and manage the reception area.
• Answer and direct incoming calls.
• Maintain attorney calendars and schedule meetings.
• Prepare, edit, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage electronic and physical filing systems.
• Assist with billing, time entry, and administrative projects.
• Support daily office operations and provide exceptional client service.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Job description

Legal Assistant / Front Desk Coordinator | Chicago, IL

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm seeking a Legal Assistant / Front Desk Coordinator to join its team. This role is ideal for a polished, client-focused professional who enjoys balancing front desk responsibilities with legal administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcome clients and visitors and manage the reception area
• Answer and direct incoming calls
• Maintain attorney calendars and schedule meetings
• Prepare, edit, and format legal documents and correspondence
• Manage electronic and physical filing systems
• Assist with billing, time entry, and administrative projects
• Support daily office operations and provide exceptional client service

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of legal assistant, administrative assistant, or office support experience
• Law firm experience preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Professional, detail-oriented, and able to multitask effectively

What's Offered:

• Benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Stable and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to grow your career in the legal industry

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers