Leave of Absence Administrator

The Chicago, IL office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a Leave of Absence Administrator to support all levels of the firm across entire firm landscape, providing clear guidance, proactive communication, and high-touch service throughout the leave life-cycle.

Lewis Brisbois offers a full suite of benefits including 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

• Serve as the Firm’s primary liaison for all leave of absence programs, ensuring compliance with policies and clear communication to employees and managers.
• Coordinate daily with the third‑party leave administrator to initiate, track, and resolve leave cases, escalating issues when needed.
• Maintain accurate leave records and documentation.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Legal/Talent Operations to align leave dates, pay adjustments, benefits continuation, and timekeeping impacts.
• Support communication, education, and processes related to leave, including onboarding/offboarding tasks, FAQs, policy updates, and delivering high-quality client service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3 years in a leave administration or closely related benefits/HR coordinator role with third-party administrator interaction
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with HRIS, case management, and spreadsheet/reporting tools [e.g., Excel or equivalent]; comfort reconciling data across systems.
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism; uphold confidentiality and the Firm’s standards of conduct.