Legal Assistant/Paralegal/Office Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Professional – Paralegal / Legal Assistant / Practice Manager

Location: Chicago – Gladstone Park / Northwest Side

Schedule: Hybrid; approximately one day per week onsite, with flexibility based on the individual and role

Compensation: Approximately $55,000–$70,000+, depending on experience and level of responsibility

Benefits: Available

A well-established law practice specializing in Family Law and Estate Planning is seeking an experienced legal professional to join its team. The firm is open to considering candidates from a variety of legal backgrounds and may structure the position as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Practice Manager based on the individual’s experience and strengths.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on legal environment and is comfortable balancing legal support, administrative responsibilities, client interaction, and detail-oriented work involving numbers and financial information.

The attorney is flexible regarding the structure of the position and is open to a hybrid arrangement , with the expectation that the individual may only need to be onsite approximately one day per week . The focus is on finding the right person who can work independently, stay organized, and effectively support the practice.

Potential Responsibilities

Depending on experience, responsibilities may include :

• Preparing, drafting, and filing legal documents
• Assisting attorneys with Family Law and Estate Planning matters
• Managing case files, deadlines, correspondence, and documentation
• Communicating professionally with clients, courts, and outside parties
• Reviewing and organizing financial information and documentation
• Supporting billing, accounting, or other number-driven functions
• Assisting with office administration and day-to-day practice operations
• Coordinating workflow and priorities within the office
• For more senior candidates, assisting with staff management, HR functions, and overall practice management

Ideal Background

The firm is particularly interested in candidates with:

• Prior experience in a law firm or legal environment
• Paralegal, legal assistant, law clerk, or legal operations experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfort working with numbers, financial records, and documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Family Law and/or Estate Planning experience is highly desirable
• Practice management or HR experience within a legal environment is a plus for senior-level candidates
• The ability to work independently and effectively in a hybrid environment

Compensation

Compensation will be based on experience and the level at which the candidate is hired.

• Legal Assistant: Up to approximately $55,000
• Experienced Paralegal: Approximately $65,000 with benefits
• Practice Manager / Senior Legal Professional: Approximately $70,000+, depending on experience and responsibilities

The office is located in Chicago’s Gladstone Park/Northwest Side area , with local parking. While the firm welcomes candidates from throughout the Chicagoland area, those located near Park Ridge, Skokie, and surrounding Northwest Chicago communities may find the occasional onsite requirement especially convenient.

The firm’s priority is finding the right person , and there is flexibility to shape the role around the successful candidate’s experience, strengths, and background.