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Legal Administrative Assistant in Chicago, IL

Legal Administrative Assistant job description

The legal administrative assistant provides essential support to attorneys and legal teams by managing administrative tasks and ensuring smooth office operations. This role helps maintain efficiency in a fast-paced legal environment through accurate documentation, scheduling and client communication.Working closely with lawyers, paralegals and clients, the legal administrative assistant organizes case files, prepares legal documents and coordinates meetings. This position plays a critical role in supporting legal processes and delivering exceptional client service.

Typical legal administrative assistant duties:

Draft, proofread and format legal documents, correspondence and reportsMaintain and organize case files, ensuring accuracy and confidentialitySchedule appointments, hearings and depositions for attorneys and clientsManage calendars and coordinate travel arrangements for legal staffCommunicate with clients, courts and external parties in a professional mannerPrepare and process billing statements and expense reportsAssist with filing, scanning and electronic document managementSupport attorneys with research and administrative tasks as needed

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Salary for Legal Administrative Assistant in Chicago, IL

53438 - 69063

Low
53438
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
61563
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
69063
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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