Lakeshore Talent is hiring: Legal Administrative Assistant in Chicago

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support a law firm in Downtown Chicago (Loop Area).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative assistance, including answering phones, managing emails, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings.
• Maintain case files and ensure all documentation is up-to-date, organized, and easily accessible.
• Act as the point of contact for clients, responding to inquiries, providing updates, and scheduling meetings with attorneys as needed.
• Organize and maintain both electronic and physical files, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with document retention policies.
• Assist with preparing and filing legal documents with courts, both electronically and in-person, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Draft, format, and proofread various legal documents including correspondence, contracts, and memos, and emails. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel)
• Previous office administrative assistant experience
• Previous legal experience is a plus

Details:

• Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm and Friday 8:30am-3:30pm
• Location: Downtown Chicago (Loop area)
• Pay Rate: $20 per hour