Strategic Litigation Executive Assistant — Onsite

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. seeks an experienced Legal Executive Assistant to support a senior Litigation Partner with high-level administrative and strategic duties in a fast-paced law firm.

You will manage complex calendars, coordinate domestic and international travel, handle IT troubleshooting, and assist paralegals as needed, ensuring discretion and professionalism. This onsite role requires proactive, flexible collaboration within the team and a strong knowledge of litigation

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and litigation processes.
• Experience providing administrative support in a legal environment.
• Proven experience coordinating meetings and travel.
• Comfortable troubleshooting basic IT issues.
• Proactive, flexible, and willing to step in where needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level, strategic administrative support to a senior Litigation Partner
• Coordinate complex calendars, meetings, and domestic/international travel
• Manage day-to-day logistics, scheduling priorities, and expense tracking
• Anticipate needs and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Assist paralegals with legal and litigation-related tasks as needed
• Troubleshoot basic IT and technical issues independently
• Maintain professionalism, discretion, and a positive, team-oriented attitude

Skills

Legal terminology

Litigation processes

Administrative support

Meeting coordination

Travel coordination

IT troubleshooting

Job description

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. seeks an experienced Legal Executive Assistant to support a senior Litigation Partner with high-level administrative and strategic duties in a fast-paced law firm.

You will manage complex calendars, coordinate domestic and international travel, handle IT troubleshooting, and assist paralegals as needed, ensuring discretion and professionalism. This onsite role requires proactive, flexible collaboration within the team and a strong knowledge of litigation