Corporate Legal Assistant

Corporate Legal Assistant (Hybrid – Chicago)

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

An established multi-family office headquartered in downtown Chicago seeks a detail-oriented Corporate Legal Assistant to support a growing legal department. This is a unique opportunity for early-career legal professionals looking to build a strong foundation in corporate legal operations and gain direct exposure to complex investment, compliance, and business matters. Our client fosters a collaborative team culture, offers comprehensive benefits, and provides a direct path to career growth—including advancement opportunities and future law school sponsorship consideration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain legal files and organize corporate documents
• Draft form documents and assist with legal agreement preparation and review
• Support closing processes by assisting with transaction deliverables
• Manage corporate books and records for multiple entities
• Assist with vendor invoicing and department budgeting
• Complete Know Your Customer (KYC) forms and compliance documentation
• Handle day-to-day deliverables and ad hoc requests from the business team
• Contribute to special projects and company-wide initiatives

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment
• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate or relevant coursework a plus
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced setting

Why Apply:

• Flexible hybrid work (downtown Chicago office with remote flexibility)
• Starting base salary $65,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience
• Full benefits package (medical/dental/vision/401k, and more)
• Experienced team with strong mentorship and proven internal advancement

To apply confidentially, submit your resume and a brief introduction explaining your interest in the role. All applications will be handled directly by a trusted search partner.

If you are looking to launch or further your legal operations career within a stable, highly respected firm supporting wealth management, administrative, and investment services, we encourage you to apply. xrczosw

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