Chicago- Direct Hire Legal Executive Administrative Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions is anticipating that our clients will be reaching out to us looking for Direct Hire Executive Administrative Assistants with who possess a legal background. With those anticipated needs in mind, we are proactively recruiting to see who in the market would consider making a move. If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Qualified candidates will have the following experience and qualifications:

Responsibilities and Qualifications

1. Heavy scheduling (including experience with international reservations)
   
2. Maintenance of attorney calendar(s)
   
3. Contract management
   
4. Correspondence
   
5. Email database and document management
   
6. Prepare attorney(s) for scheduled calls/meetings
   
7. Conduct conflict searches
   
8. Opening of new matters, including litigation matters
   
9. Follow-up with in-house attorneys on various matters for updates and/or assignments
   
10. Remind attorney(s) of all deadlines; ensure that deadlines are met, or extensions are received
    
11. Organize client conferences
    
12. Back-up to other EA's
    
13. Experience as an EA within a legal practice. (Law firm experience or in house legal department experience will suffice.)
    
14. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Word, Excel, Kofax (Adobe), DocuSign and Zoom
    
15. Calendar and inbox management proficiency required
    
16. Highly organized, able to multi-task and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks in a timely manner with great efficiency and accuracy
    
17. Self-motivated team player who is able to work as part of a team but also takes the initiative to work independently
    
18. Ability to compose, edit and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports
    
19. Ability to coordinate and manage routine administrative work, such as scheduling meetings,
    
20. Polished, professional and ability to communicate clearly, calmly, and concisely
    

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Nicholas Romley


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