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...

Legal Assistant/Reception

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

Northwest side law firm focusing on litigation work is seeking an experienced receptionist with experience or that can be trained to answer and respond to telephone calls, order and organize...

Bilingual Entry Level Legal Assistant

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

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

Legal Assistant - JR30639-3800

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 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 Executive Assistant - Litigation - R2025-1176-8977

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days 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)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days 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)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days 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)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bannockburn, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days 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)
  • 2 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (16 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days 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)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 5 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)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 5 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)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cicero, IL (16 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 5 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)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 5 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)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oak Park, IL (12 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 5 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)
  • 5 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 5 days ago

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

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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