Senior Legal Assistant: End-to-End Matter Support

Beacon Hill; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Leave programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Beacon Hill seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and legal support to a team of attorneys in a fast-paced environment in Chicago.

Ideal candidates thrive on managing priorities, ensuring accuracy under deadlines, and acting as a trusted partner to attorneys and clients. Strong communication, judgment, and independent work ethic are essential in this collaborative role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of legal assistant experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or other professional services environment.
• Experience supporting attorneys in litigation, corporate, commercial transactions, real estate, labor and employment, or regulatory matters.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document preparation.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple attorneys with day-to-day legal and administrative needs.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents and client-facing materials.
• Coordinate court filings, regulatory submissions, and related requirements.
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and track deadlines.
• Organize electronic and physical case files and documents.
• Assist with transactions, due diligence materials, and closing deliverables.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations using standard office software.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, agencies, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Support matter opening procedures, client onboarding, and document management processes.
• Assist with billing, expenses, and time entry review.

Skills

Legal experience

Strong communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Document management systems

Timekeeping platforms

Job description

Beacon Hill seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and legal support to a team of attorneys in a fast-paced environment in Chicago.

Ideal candidates thrive on managing priorities, ensuring accuracy under deadlines, and acting as a trusted partner to attorneys and clients. Strong communication, judgment, and independent work ethic are essential in this collaborative role.