Onsite Temporary Practice Administrator—6 to 12 Months

Onward Search; Illinois; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

eLearning and Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Onward Search partners with a prestigious global law firm to place a Temporary Practice Administrator for a 6-12 month contract. This onsite role supports attorney teams, calendar management, and meeting logistics in Illinois.

The position emphasizes strong organizational, communication, and confidentiality skills, with a preference for candidates holding a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 3+ years in legal administration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Over 3 years of legal administrative support experience, ideally within a corporate or transactional law setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Must be able to work onsite five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing for client meetings, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings and firm events.
• Gather information for new matters and conduct conflicts checks.
• Review, edit, and prepare legal documents and billing materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Onward Search partners with a prestigious global law firm to place a Temporary Practice Administrator for a 6-12 month contract. This onsite role supports attorney teams, calendar management, and meeting logistics in Illinois.

The position emphasizes strong organizational, communication, and confidentiality skills, with a preference for candidates holding a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 3+ years in legal administration.