Legal Assistant Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Knowledge & Research Analyst (Hybrid)

Taft is currently seeking a Knowledge & Research Analyst to join our Knowledge and Research Services Department in the Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Denver, Indianapolis, or Minneapolis...

Bilingual Entry Level Legal Assistant

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Please attach current resume with subject line "ENTRY LEVEL LEGAL ASSISTANT"....

Legal Assistant - JR30639-3800

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Mandel Legal Aid Clinic (Clinic) seeks a Legal Assistant to provide legal, administrative, and communications support to a group of Clinical Law Professors/attorneys and their law students....

Legal Executive Assistant - Litigation - R2025-1176-8977

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm....

Litigation Legal Assistant - Direct Hire - L01985-MMK-4658

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago

If you are a Legal Assistant looking to join a prominent & reputable law firm, apply today! Salaries up to \$90k DOE....

Legal Assistant

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Legal Assistant Department: Legal Admin Location: Chicago, IL START YOUR APPLICATION ( Mandarich Law Group, LLP is a leading debt collection law firm with offices located in multiple states....

Legal Assistant II - Bankruptcy

  • Bannockburn, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bannockburn, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago

LOGS Legal Group LLP has an exciting new remote opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our Bankruptcy Center....

Paralegal I/Legal Assistant I, Compliance - 2025-18732-3379

  • Libertyville, IL (16 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Libertyville, IL (16 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: **Overview** **Position Summary:** Carry out compliance/legal tasks requiring little independent judgment in a high volume and fast paced...

Legal Assistant

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Mandel Legal Aid Clinic (Clinic) seeks a Legal Assistant to provide legal, administrative, and communications support to a group of Clinical Law Professors/attorneys and their law students....

Legal Assistant

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Preferences: Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant certification from an accredited program or an Associates degree....

Polish Speaking Legal Assistant

  • Cicero, IL (16 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cicero, IL (16 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago

The firm is currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Polish speaking Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team....

Polish Speaking Legal Assistant

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago

The firm is currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Polish speaking Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team....

Polish Speaking Legal Assistant

  • Oak Park, IL (12 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Oak Park, IL (12 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago

The firm is currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Polish speaking Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team....

Polish Speaking Legal Assistant

  • Evanston, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago

The firm is currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Polish speaking Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team....

Legal Assistant, CDM Scheduling

  • Vernon Hills, IL (13 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (13 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Description Job Title: Court Date Management Representative - Scheduling Job Summary: As part of the CDM team, performs various legal and clerical duties in support of the Attorneys and Legal...

Demographic Data for Des Plaines, IL

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Salary for Legal Assistant Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Legal Assistants in Des Plaines, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.5%
Doctorate Degree
27.0%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
9.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.4%
High School or GED
6.1%
Some College
1.2%
Some High School
0.2%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Legal Assistants in Des Plaines, IL
Less than 1 year
40.5%
1-2 years
20.3%
None
18.0%
2-4 years
9.6%
4-6 years
7.9%
6-8 years
2.4%
8-10 years
1.1%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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