Legal Assistant​/Admin

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to support corporate and transactional legal work while honing your skills in filing, drafting, and administrative tasks. If you have a strong background in legal procedures and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this role could be an excellent fit for you.

Responsibilities:

- Manage and organize filing processes, including e-filing and physical filing, to ensure all documents are accurately maintained.

- Obtain necessary signatures from stakeholders and ensure timely submission of legal documents.

- Draft and edit legal documents, correspondence, and other materials with attention to detail.

- Assist in handling corporate and transactional legal matters, providing administrative support as needed.

- Coordinate and manage calendars to schedule meetings, deadlines, and court appearances.

- Prepare court filings and ensure compliance with legal procedures.

- Collaborate with attorneys and team members to streamline administrative processes.

- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to legal ethics while managing sensitive information.

- Utilize legal software and tools to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.

The pay range for this position is 20 to 30. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Requirements - Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant or in a similar administrative role.

- Proficiency in e-filing and a strong understanding of filing systems.

- Familiarity with corporate and transactional legal procedures.

- Skilled in drafting legal documents and correspondence.

- Ability to manage calendars and schedules effectively.

- Experience with civil litigation and court filings.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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