Legal Assistant Jobs in River Forest, IL

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Business Legal Assistant ( Hybrid )

Assists legal assistants and attorneys with time entry, and other billing and invoicing tasks....

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FSA Federal

Paralegal/Legal Assistant II Supporting the US Attorney's Office

  • FSA Federal
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • FSA Federal
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Centre has a vacancy for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO)....

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Legal Assistant - General Liability (Chicago, IL)

  • The Chartwell Law Offices LLC
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Chartwell Law office is currently seeking a full time Legal Assistant for the General Liability team in our Chicago, IL office....

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Litigation Legal Assistant

  • Beacon Hill Solutions Group, LLC
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join a mid-sized law firm!...

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Associate - Federal Judicial Clerks Only (Multi Office)

  • DLA Piper
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a...

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Executive Legal Assistant

  • Cook County, IL
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago

The Executive Legal Assistant will have excellent organizational and time management skills....

Hybrid

Practice Assistant - Litigation (Hybrid)

  • Holland & Knight
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 4 days ago

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success. This position is based in our Chicago office. General Description:...

Hybrid

Legal Assistant - Trial & Defense

  • Clyde & Co
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Clyde & Co US LLP seeks a legal assistant with 5+ years of experience to provide excellent secretarial and administrative support to our trial and litigation team....

Hybrid

Legal Assistant

  • Kaufman Dolowich Voluck
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Our team is comprised of highly skilled and motivated individuals, who are seeking a dynamic Legal Assistant to join their growing team!...

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Administrative Services Clerk/Junior Legal Assistant

  • Kaufman Dolowich Voluck
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Kaufman Dolowich LLP is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Chicago office, as an Administrative Services Clerk / Junior Legal Assistant. Why Join Us?...

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Legal Assistant

  • LOGS Legal Group
  • Bannockburn, IL (19 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bannockburn, IL (19 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago

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

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Legal Practice Assistant

  • McGuireWoods LLP
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Overview McGuireWoods LLP has an opening for a Practice Assistant to join the Debt Finance team in our Chicago, Illinois office. The Practice Assistant will support attorneys with legal and...

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4426 - Practice Assistant - Litigation

  • Nixon Peabody LLP
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 7 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:...

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OCJ - Law Clerk II - Chancery Division

  • Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 8 days ago

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: LAW CLERK II FLSA EXEMPT GRADE: 16 SALARY: $72,292 Law school graduates pending Illinois licensure:...

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Legal Administrator

  • AAR
  • Wood Dale, IL (9 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Wood Dale, IL (9 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 10 days ago

The Corporate Legal Administrator is responsible for maintaining and administering aspects of the Law Department. Area of responsibilities include\: administrative and secretarial support to a...

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Salary for Legal Assistant Jobs in River Forest, IL

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Highest Education Level

Legal Assistants in River Forest, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
Doctorate Degree
26.7%
Associate's Degree
13.9%
Master's Degree
9.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.3%
High School or GED
6.0%
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 River Forest, 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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