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31 results for Legal Assistant in Chicago, IL

Accounting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p> NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Management of all financial accounting functions of the firm.</li><li>Leads the firm's budgeting and expense management processes, including the development of annual operating budgets and financial projections and periodic variance review</li><li>Ensures the accuracy of monthly financial reporting and assists external CPA in the preparation of financial reports</li><li>Manages all daily accounting functions: bank reconciliations, cash receipts/accounts receivables</li><li>Handles partner distribution, payroll, 401k administration, benefits administration, and expense report management</li><li>Supervises Accounting Assistant in the Accounts Payable and Billing functions</li><li>Works closely with Accounting Consultant in London client billing</li><li>Works closely with Office Manager in human resource and benefits and facilities and vendor contract management</li><li>May participate in the strategic planning of operations</li><li>Management of all billing functions of the firm.</li><li>Tracks and reports on timekeeper hours</li><li>Prepares prebills and reviews edits by billing partner(s)</li><li>Verifies the accuracy of billing entries and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepares invoices for submission to clients via various Ebilling platforms or by email, dependent on client requirements</li><li>Monitors accounts receivable and collection efforts</li><li>Submits budgets per client requirements</li><li>Works closely with billing partners on bill appeals</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2026-02-09T21:08:43Z
Accounting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Managing the month end close process from beginning to end</li><li>Ownership of monthly financial reporting and maintaining business metrics to evaluate the company’s performance at a consolidated and terminal level</li><li>Identify and establish best-practice accounting policies and procedures</li><li>Review of balance sheet account reconciliations and income statement review to ensure proper account coding and accrual practices</li><li>Manage weekly financial dashboards for management reporting</li><li>Oversee treasury function and collaborate with treasurer on banking specific projects and ad hoc requests</li><li>Manage Roadtex accounting team and communicate effectively with various team members</li><li>Collaborate with the corporate office for ad hoc requests including the corporate FP& A team for financial metrics, data requests, and forecasts</li><li>Fulfill documentation requests for audit and other compliance (business, legal, and insurance) requirements</li><li>Reconciliation between TMS (ERP) system and accounting system</li><li>Assistance with accounting software integration and process mapping</li><li>Collaborates across functions including IT and operations to recommend solutions, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement projects to increase productivity and automation</li><li>Creating a culture of continuous improvement for the accounting functions</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-12T17:39:36Z
Accounting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Managing the month end close process from beginning to end</li><li>Ownership of monthly financial reporting and maintaining business metrics to evaluate the company’s performance at a consolidated and terminal level</li><li>Identify and establish best-practice accounting policies and procedures</li><li>Review of balance sheet account reconciliations and income statement review to ensure proper account coding and accrual practices</li><li>Manage weekly financial dashboards for management reporting</li><li>Oversee treasury function and collaborate with treasurer on banking specific projects and ad hoc requests</li><li>Manage Roadtex accounting team and communicate effectively with various team members</li><li>Collaborate with the corporate office for ad hoc requests including the corporate FP& A team for financial metrics, data requests, and forecasts</li><li>Fulfill documentation requests for audit and other compliance (business, legal, and insurance) requirements</li><li>Reconciliation between TMS (ERP) system and accounting system</li><li>Assistance with accounting software integration and process mapping</li><li>Collaborates across functions including IT and operations to recommend solutions, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement projects to increase productivity and automation</li><li>Creating a culture of continuous improvement for the accounting functions</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-09T15:18:40Z
Mass Torts Counsel (National Law Firm)
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 125000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A nationally recognized plaintiffs’ law firm known for high-stakes and high-impact litigation is seeking a Mass Torts Counsel to join our expanding team. Our firm has served as lead counsel in prominent class actions, mass torts, and public client cases, helping secure billions in settlements and judgments for our clients. We have been recognized as leaders in the field and consistently handle challenging, novel legal matters.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>·      Oversee and conduct all phases of discovery</p><p>·      Prepare clients for depositions, defend clients at depositions, and conduct depositions of experts and opposing parties</p><p>·      Maintain consistent communication with clients to provide case updates and gather information</p><p>·      Perform legal research; draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents</p><p>·      Proactively drive cases forward while managing complex dockets, deadlines, and priorities</p>
  • 2026-02-05T18:04:11Z
Foreclosure Attorney
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Associate Attorney – Foreclosure & Title Law (Illinois, Hybrid/Remote)</strong></p><p>Join a focused team at a multi-state law firm and gain hands-on courtroom experience while mastering real property title law. This is a unique opportunity to work on residential foreclosure and title matters, build expertise with business entity clients, and ensure regulatory compliance. The position reports directly to firm leadership and offers a collaborative, supportive team environment. After a proven record of reliability, remote/work-from-home arrangements can be considered.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Important:</strong> Candidates <strong>must have 2-5 years of Foreclosure Default Servicing experience</strong> in residential matters.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Communicate effectively with court personnel, business clients, and opposing parties</li><li>Draft and review pleadings, notices, and motions</li><li>Appear in court (remote and in-person as required)</li><li>Perform title tract searches and resolve post-foreclosure title issues</li><li>Collaborate with staff, title companies, and opposing counsel on title curative matters</li><li>Conduct thorough legal research</li><li>Contribute articles for publication (as experience allows)</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-05T18:08:43Z
Estate Planning Paralegal
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A leading firm is seeking a paralegal with 3–5 years of experience in trusts and estates and tax to support its Private Client practice in Chicago. The team is dedicated to delivering exceptional client service and values individuals who share a client-first approach.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>·      Assist attorneys in all aspects of estate planning and probate matters.</p><p>·      Support with the collection, distribution, reporting, and transfer of estate assets.</p><p>·      Prepare inventories and asset schedules using client-provided information.</p><p>·      Prepare financial and annual accounts for estates and trusts.</p><p>·      Conduct public records research and prepare legal documents.</p><p>·      Draft and electronically file probate pleadings and accountings using strong written communication skills to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>·      Prioritize workload, monitor and communicate deadlines to the group.</p><p>·      Provide regular updates to attorneys and team members regarding matter statuses.</p><p>·      Utilize specialized estate planning/reporting software efficiently.</p><p>·      Timely and accurate entry, review, and correction of billable time entries.</p>
  • 2026-02-09T20:48:40Z
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