Legal Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Protouch Staffing; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Protouch Staffing seeks a Legal Receptionist/Admin for our Burr Ridge, IL client law firm. This on-site role involves front desk duties, client interactions, calendar management, and extensive administrative support to attorneys.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of legal or administrative experience, strong communication, and meticulous organizational skills. In-person work, competitive salary based on experience, and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience as a Legal Assistant, Medical, or Administrative background.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with scheduling, file organization, and dictation tasks.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organization and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Answer front desk calls and greet clients.
• Manage attorney calendars and scheduling.
• Organize case files and draft routine correspondence.
• Assist with e-filing, mail handling, and document transcription.
• Support trial preparation and materials coordination.

Skills

Communication

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent worker

Trial preparation familiarity

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Our client is a dynamic and client-focused law firm representing individuals who have been victims of medical malpractice and catastrophic injury. We are proud to serve clients throughout the Chicago and area and across the state of Illinois. Due to continued growth, we are looking to hire a motivated & organized Legal Receptionist/Admin to provide vital administrative support to our attorneys.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Legal Receptionist/Admin located in Burr Ridge, IL. They will be the first point of contact for our law firm. The ideal candidate will provide front desk support, manage client interactions, and assist with administrative tasks to ensure smooth daily operations. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters. Daily tasks include taking client calls, managing schedules/calendars, organizing case files, drafting correspondence, e-filing, receiving and distributing mail, transcribing dictation and assisting with trial preparation. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 Years experience as a Legal Assistant, Medical, or Administrative background
• Strong Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with tasks such as managing schedules and organizing files
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with legal research tools and trial preparation processes is a plus

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person