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32 results for Legal Secretary in Chicago, IL

Estate Planning Paralegal
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a mid-sized law firm located in downtown Chicago that's seeking an Estate Planning Paralegal with at least 3-5+ years of experience to join their team. This Estate Planning Paralegal will be supporting attorneys handling estate planning, estate administration, and business succession planning for moderate to high net-worth clients. Experience with gift and estate tax filings is preferred. This position is paying between $75-90K plus bonus and the firm operates on a hybrid WFH schedule (2x WFH per week). Responsibilities of the position are below. </p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Estate Planning Paralegal Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Draft and review estate planning documents: Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney (Health Care and Property), Living Will, Insurance Trusts, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, etc.</li><li>Draft flowcharts of client’s estate plan</li><li>Draft affidavits, statements, distribution and asset schedules and spreadsheets</li><li>Obtain and maintain tax identification numbers</li><li>Draft Estate and Gift tax returns</li><li>Maintain trust/estate financial records</li></ul><p> </p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half legal com</u></strong></p>
  • 2025-09-26T14:34:41Z
Trust & Estates Paralegal
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 95000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with an international, AM100 law firm that's hiring a Trust & Estates Paralegal with at least 5-8+ years of experience to join their team. This Trust & Estates Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support to attorneys in the administration of all aspects of trusts and estates in probate within established administrative procedures. This position is paying between $95-130K+ plus bonus and phenomenal benefits. In addition, this firm a highly flexible hybrid WFH schedule. Yearly billable requirement is 1,700 hours. If you are looking to join one of the top law firms in the world, then this is the opportunity for you!</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Trust & Estates Paralegal Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the entire process of trusts and estates in probate</li><li>Prepare, file, and manage probate documents associated with opening and closing estates</li><li>Handle the collection and distribution of estate or decedent’s assets</li><li>Establish and manage estate checking accounts</li><li>Prepare and file Illinois state and federal estate tax returns, including court inventory</li><li>Coordinate asset transfers and trust funding, communicating with relevant parties when necessary</li><li>Ensure compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act and firm policy in maintaining beneficial ownership information</li><li>Prepare for federal audits by compiling necessary information</li></ul><p> </p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, AVP - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
  • 2025-09-26T14:34:41Z
Litigation Paralegal
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a phenomenal boutique law firm located in the loop that's seeking to hire a Litigation Paralegal with at least 3-5+ years of experience to join their team. This Litigation Paralegal will assist lawyers by managing all aspects of large scale, complex construction litigation and arbitration including heavy e-discovery management. This firm offers a highly flexible hybrid WFH schedule and the position is paying between $80-110K plus bonus and paid OT.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Manage all phases of a litigation case including litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appellate procedures</li><li>Manage very large electronic and hard copy documents collections</li><li>Legal and factual cite checking including editing a brief to Blue Book standards</li><li>Assist with witness preparation, arbitration, mediation and trial preparation</li><li>Attend and assist at trials and arbitrations</li><li>Review, organize, and maintain legal documents/briefs/pleadings for all current cases.</li><li>Identify sources of potentially relevant documents for production.</li><li>Review records in response to subpoenas or discovery requests and ensure responsive records are properly served and privileged records are properly withheld, and privilege logs are served</li><li>Manage and organize e-discovery databases and ensure support staff is able to perform complex searches and review documentation in various e-discovery platforms</li><li>Source e-discovery vendors when required and negotiate terms/pricing</li><li>Manage junior paralegal(s), their schedules and workflow as well as administrative responsibilities of same</li></ul><p> </p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
  • 2025-09-29T15:18:45Z
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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Sweater Weather season is just around the corner!’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly.  </p><p><br></p><p>As the <strong>Accounting Manager, </strong>you will play a leadership role within the Accounting Department and report directly to the Divisional Assistant Controller. This position requires technical and leadership skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment by reporting on, analyzing, and influencing the accounting processes and internal controls performed by the company's corporate functions (such as pricing, legal, and warranty). You will act as a thought leader on a range of technical accounting, internal control, and finance related issues. In addition to core accounting roles and responsibilities, you will be a leader in driving projects, as well as identifying new performance improvement opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Review monthly general journal entries, income and balance sheet statements, account reconciliations, and various other accounting statements and reports as appropriate to support an accurate and timely monthly financial close for the Division.</li><li>Maintain integrity of general ledger transactions.</li><li>Ensure that all financial statements are presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and appropriate financial variance analyses are provided timely to management. If in a Division outside North America ensure the financials are also presented appropriately in other forms required for Statutory reporting (i.e. IFRS, German GAAP, etc.)</li><li>Mentor and guide staff with questions and accounting issues.</li><li>Lead the team to accomplish personal and professional goals.</li><li>Develop strong working relationships with coworkers and other departments.</li><li>Navigate and extracting data from financial systems to investigate and resolve outstanding items as appropriate.</li><li>Write quarterly balance sheet fluctuation narratives to support the external financial reporting process and external audit.</li><li>Identify process inefficiencies and helping to support the identification of the underlying root causes.</li><li>Partner with other finance and non-finance groups to support design and implement process improvements.</li><li>Perform periodic testing for compliance with written policies and procedures as part of the overall SOX program.</li><li>Assist in the continued development and documentation of SOX-related policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Provide timely communication to the Divisional Controller or other management to support effective resolutions</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-17T15:49:18Z
Executive Assistant
  • Chicago, IL
  • remote
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 30.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a proactive part-time Executive Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to three managers overseeing investment real estate, syndicates, and start-up businesses. This Contract to permanent position is a remote opportunity and requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage daily tasks and contribute to long-term projects spanning up to five years. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational skills, the ability to work collaboratively across different states, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality. This will be around 16 hours a week!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Provide administrative support to three managers located in different U.S. states overseeing investment real estate, real estate syndicates, and start-up businesses.</li><li>Collaborate effectively with managers on day-to-day operations and execution of short- and long-term projects lasting 1-5 years.</li><li>Manage daily communications, including correspondence via email, phone, and other channels, ensuring a professional and timely response.</li><li>Organize, maintain, and manage files, records, and documents to ensure efficient record-keeping and accessibility.</li><li>Assist with business transactions, including updating records, scheduling follow-ups, and coordinating information with relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Perform various administrative duties as assigned by the managers, adapting to shifting priorities and ensuring timely completion.</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to work independently and proactively address issues or complete tasks under dynamic and demanding conditions.</li></ul><p>If you are looking for a part-time opportunity with the ability to work from home AND located in the Des Moines area, please apply today! Please go to our Robert Half website or call 515.706,4974</p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-17T16:19:15Z
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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Busy season is just around the corner’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. 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>
  • 2025-10-15T21:39:11Z
Executive Assistant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the CEO within a dynamic financial services firm. This role involves managing executive schedules, facilitating communications, and ensuring seamless coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role works 4 days on site and 1 day remote. Client offer excellent benefits for employee and family, 401k, bonus, and PTO.</p><p>Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage complex executive calendars, coordinating meetings, appointments, and events to ensure optimal time management.</p><p>• Arrange and oversee travel logistics, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation, while adhering to company policies and budgets.</p><p>• Facilitate the preparation and organization of executive meetings, including agenda creation, document distribution, and follow-up actions.</p><p>• Serve as the primary liaison between executives and internal teams, ensuring clear and efficient communication.</p><p>• Maintain and update records, reports, and documentation as needed to support executive operations.</p><p>• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.</p><p>• Assist in coordinating with external stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.</p><p>• Support broader operational initiatives by aligning priorities across teams and departments.</p><p>• Monitor and manage incoming communications, prioritizing and responding on behalf of executives when appropriate.</p><p>• Proactively identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and implement best practices</p>
  • 2025-10-13T19:09:02Z
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