Legal Assistant Jobs in Illinois

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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...

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Records Examiner / Analyst Supporting the FBI

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...

Biligual Personal Injury Legal Assistant

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

We're seeking a standout Legal Assistant who thrives on challenges, excels in organization, and never loses sight of the overarching goals....

4426 - Practice Assistant - Litigation

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

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:...

Legal Assistant

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

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....

Immigration Legal Assistant

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

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...

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Construction 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...

Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 5 days ago

As a legal assistant on our team, you'll handle complex tasks critical to the success of our law offices....

Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Office Administrator

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Roles & Responsibilities: Draft, review, and proofread contracts, pleadings, and correspondence. Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis and assist in case management. Organize, maintain, and...

Paralegal/Legal Assistant, Real Estate and Leasing

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

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....

Corporate Legal Assistant

  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago

They are We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Corporate Legal Assistant to join their litigation and administrative team....

Litigation Legal Assistant - L1426639 - lmb-4658

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago

Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a well-respected national defense law firm in Chicago to hire a Litigation Legal Assistant....

Legal Administrator

  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago

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....

Litigation Legal Assistant

  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 days ago

Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a well-respected national defense law firm in Chicago to hire a Litigation Legal Assistant....

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Legal Assistant Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Legal Assistants in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.7%
Doctorate Degree
26.8%
Associate's Degree
13.9%
Master's Degree
9.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.3%
High School or GED
6.1%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Legal Assistants in Illinois
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%