Administrative Legal Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Looking to build professional office experience in a legal environment?

Elliott & Associates is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Administrative Legal Support Specialist to help manage documents, support daily office operations, and assist our legal team.

This 12-month independent contractor position (30-35 hours per week) is ideal for recent graduates, individuals seeking a legal career, or someone seeking a temporary role with consistent hours. You'll gain hands-on experience supporting attorneys and legal staff while developing valuable administrative and organizational skills in a collaborative office setting.

What We’re Looking For:

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously

• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, databases, and office software

• Professional written and verbal communication skills

• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently

• Availability to work 30-35 hours per week in our Des Plaines office

• Willingness to travel locally and downtown for document pick-ups, deliveries, and office-related errands

$18 - $20 hourly

• Prepare, scan, copy, print, organize, and file legal documents

• Generate templated documents and assist with client mailings

• Maintain accurate information within our case management system

• Support office operations and project work

• Pick up, deliver, file, and retrieve documents at local government offices (including in the Loop) as needed

• Assist with office operations, including supply runs and facility-related projects

• High school diploma

• 0-2 years of legal or office experience preferred

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

• Strong work ethic, reliability, and eagerness to learn

• Ability to travel locally for document filings, pickups, deliveries, and office-related errands

• Position is onsite in Des Plaines, IL

Why Join Elliott & Associates?

We are an innovative and prominent real estate tax firm that assists businesses, community associations, and homeowners throughout Illinois in reducing their property taxes. Our team of nearly 30 experienced attorneys, valuation analysts, and administrative staff share one core belief:

We genuinely care about clients - and about each other.