Legal Assistant Jobs in Illinois

Knowledge & Research Analyst (Hybrid)
- Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
- Chicago, IL
- 7 days ago
- Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
- Chicago, IL
- 7 days ago
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...

Records Examiner / Analyst Supporting the FBI
- FSA Federal
- Springfield, IL
- 8 days ago
- FSA Federal
- Springfield, IL
- 8 days ago
Eligible for 20% pay differential** Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their...
We're seeking a standout Legal Assistant who thrives on challenges, excels in organization, and never loses sight of the overarching goals....
at Nixon Peabody LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Job ID: 4426 Position: Secretary Location: Chicago, IL Practice Area: Open Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Job Function:...
Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. has an amazing opportunity for a full-time Legal Assistant to join a rock star litigation team in our Chicago, Illinois office....
at Vietnamese Association of Illinois in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Vietnamese Association of Illinois Immigration Legal Assistant Chicago, IL Company Overview Since its founding...
Remote WorkConstruction Legal Assistant (Central) Illinois
- University Park, IL
- 5 days ago
- University Park, IL
- 5 days ago
Construction Legal Assistant University Park, IL Posted 2 days ago Job purpose The Construction Legal Assistant assists the Corporate Counsel with the review, preparation, and management of construction-related...
Judicial Law Clerk to Magistrate Judge, Term
- East Saint Louis, IL
- 5 days ago
- East Saint Louis, IL
- 5 days ago
Court Name/Organization Illinois Southern District Court Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois is seeking a full-time term judicial law clerk to...
As a legal assistant on our team, you'll handle complex tasks critical to the success of our law offices....
Roles & Responsibilities: Draft, review, and proofread contracts, pleadings, and correspondence. Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis and assist in case management. Organize, maintain, and...
General Summary Responsible for providing legal support services within the Legal Department of a publicly traded company and coordinating the efficient, high-quality delivery of legal services....
They are We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Corporate Legal Assistant to join their litigation and administrative team....
Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a well-respected national defense law firm in Chicago to hire a Litigation Legal Assistant....
at Insight Global, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Description Insight Global's client is a Chicago-based plaintiff personal injury firm that was started in 1998....
Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a well-respected national defense law firm in Chicago to hire a Litigation Legal Assistant....
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- Deposition
- Appellate
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Banking Law
- Document Production
- Relativity
- ProLaw
- Trial Preparation
- Subpoenas
- Briefs
- Insurance Defense
- Court Filings
- iManage
- Docketing
- E-Filing
- Westlaw
- Personal Injury Law
- Litigation Support
- Calendaring
- eDiscovery
- Legal Document Preparation
- LexisNexis
- Arbitration
- Legal Terminology
- Litigation
- Legal Assisting
- Juris Doctor
- Drafting
- Document Management
- Legal Research & Writing
- Adobe Acrobat
- Word Processing
- File Management
- Proofreading
- Scheduling Appointments
- Notary Public
- Calendar Management
- Case Management
- Business Correspondence
- Administrative Skills
- Closing
- General Office Duties
- Billing
- High School Diploma
- Written Communication
- Military Background
- Prioritizing
- Microsoft Outlook
- Documentation
- Verbal Communication
- Typing
- Telephone Skills
- Flexibility
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Filing
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Research Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Communication Skills
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