Legal Assistant & Front Desk Coordinator - Chicago

von Briesen & Roper, s.c.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

von Briesen & Roper, s.c. in Chicago seeks an experienced Legal Assistant/Front Desk Coordinator to join the team. The role provides high-level administrative and client services to support attorneys and ensure efficient office operations.

Responsibilities include document management, calendar and deadline coordination, billing support, and serving as the welcoming point for clients and visitors. The ideal candidate has 2+ years as a Legal Assistant and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Excellent client service and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys, including document preparation, formatting, e-filing, and correspondence management.
• Deliver professional, timely, and confidential client service and communication.
• Manage daily scheduling, workload allocation, and coverage for attorneys and practice groups.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, meetings, depositions, and deadlines to ensure compliance.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical filing systems and organize case files.
• Assist with time entry, expenses, and billing coordination while ensuring accuracy.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to ensure smooth workflow.
• Oversee front desk operations, multi-line phone system, conference room scheduling, and office inventory.

Skills

Legal support

Front desk

Client service

Calendar management

Multi-line phone

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

von Briesen & Roper, s.c. in Chicago seeks an experienced Legal Assistant/Front Desk Coordinator to join the team. The role provides high-level administrative and client services to support attorneys and ensure efficient office operations.

Responsibilities include document management, calendar and deadline coordination, billing support, and serving as the welcoming point for clients and visitors. The ideal candidate has 2+ years as a Legal Assistant and proficiency with MS Office.