Legal Team Support Specialist (Billing & Admin)

Dechert LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechert LLP, based in Chicago, is seeking a Legal Team Assistant to provide diverse administrative and organizational support. You will work closely with lawyers and paralegals to facilitate the flow of administrative work, manage schedules, and process client billing. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of legal or executive assistant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively. Salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 annually, based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of prior legal assistant or executive assistant experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Demonstrates professionalism and prioritizes confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and organizational support to principal(s) and team.
• Interact with lawyers, paralegals, and clients.
• Prepare and process client bills and associated cover letters.
• Manage lawyers’ Outlook calendars and prevent scheduling conflicts.
• Make travel arrangements and complete travel and expense reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Tech savvy

Education

High school degree or equivalency

College or advanced degree

Tools

MS Office

iManage

Carpe Diem

Concur

Job description

Dechert LLP, based in Chicago, is seeking a Legal Team Assistant to provide diverse administrative and organizational support. You will work closely with lawyers and paralegals to facilitate the flow of administrative work, manage schedules, and process client billing. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of legal or executive assistant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively. Salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 annually, based on experience and location.