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 direct-hire 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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 PracticeMaster is highly desirable

• Must be onsite in the Chicago Loop five days per week

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay: $60,000–$70,000, 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.