Legal Assistant

LaSalle Network is seeking a proactive and professional Legal Assistant to join a thriving full-service business law firm in the Chicago Loop. This position requires being onsite five days a week and is perfect for someone who takes initiative, is highly organized, tech-savvy, and enjoys providing top-notch support to attorneys and staff in a collaborative environment.

• Handle electronic and traditional court filings
• Draft, edit, and proofread a variety of legal documents
• Support complex document production (Bates stamping, indexing)
• Prepare shell responses to discovery and assist with court communications
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, conference rooms, and court reporters
• Perform conflict checks and open new matters
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems
• Provide receptionist duties, including answering calls and greeting visitors
• Assist firm administrator with special projects as needed

• 3–5 years of legal administrative experience in a law firm
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of e‑filing in state and federal courts
• Familiarity with legal documents, terminology, and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and time‑management skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast‑paced team environment
• Takes initiative, proactive, and professional in all tasks
• Experience with legal management and billing systems such as Worldox, Tabs 3, or Practice Master is highly desirable
• Must be onsite in the Chicago Loop five days per week

• Competitive pay: $70,000–$80,000, based on experience
• Full‑time benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, professional, and supportive culture
• Exposure to a wide variety of business law cases and projects

If you thrive in a fast‑paced, professional environment and enjoy taking ownership of your work, this is the perfect opportunity.

Senior Recruiter
Allison Sachnoff

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.