Legal Assistant & Front Desk Coordinator | Client Support

von Briesen & Roper, s.c.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

von Briesen & Roper, s.c. is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Front Desk Coordinator to join our Chicago office.

The role provides high‑level administrative and client services to enable attorneys to operate efficiently while ensuring professional, responsive support for clients. The position requires a proactive, organized professional with strong MS Office skills and two+ years of legal assistant experience.

Qualifications

• Two+ years experience as a Legal Assistant in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and basic document management.
• Strong client service and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to attorneys, including document preparation and e-filing.
• Deliver professional client service and manage inquiries with discretion.
• Schedule meetings, manage calendars and coordinate workload for practice groups.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, meetings, depositions, and deadlines to ensure compliance.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems and manage 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, including phone system and conference room scheduling.

Skills

MS Office

Front Desk

Scheduling

Timekeeping

Client Service

Tools

Multi-line phone system

Job description

von Briesen & Roper, s.c. is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Front Desk Coordinator to join our Chicago office.

The role provides high‑level administrative and client services to enable attorneys to operate efficiently while ensuring professional, responsive support for clients. The position requires a proactive, organized professional with strong MS Office skills and two+ years of legal assistant experience.