We are looking for a dedicated Office Assistant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This role requires a proactive individual who can manage front desk operations, oversee office supplies, and perform various administrative tasks efficiently. The position offers hands-on training and an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, business-casual work environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage front desk activities, ensuring smooth daily operations and responding to inquiries.<br>• Order and maintain office supplies, tracking inventory to avoid shortages.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Excel and other Office tools to handle administrative tasks effectively.<br>• Provide support with accounts payable functions as necessary.<br>• Scan and organize documents to maintain accurate records.<br>• Answer incoming calls professionally and direct them to the appropriate departments.<br>• Perform general clerical duties, including filing, data entry, and correspondence.<br>• Collaborate with team members during the training period to ensure seamless transition into the role.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team on a contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting office operations and ensuring smooth daily workflows. This position is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills and a proactive attitude.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage inbound calls efficiently, ensuring clear and courteous communication.<br>• Operate and maintain a multi-line phone system to ensure seamless connectivity.<br>• Perform accurate data entry to maintain and organize records.<br>• Create engaging and effective presentations to support team objectives.<br>• Coordinate and schedule meetings, ensuring all logistics are handled effectively.
<p><strong>About the Firm:</strong></p><p> This growing law firm in Palos Heights specializes in real estate, corporate, and finance law. With a dedicated team and a client-driven approach, the firm focuses on delivering exceptional service and legal expertise. They are currently seeking a highly skilled Real Estate & Finance Paralegal to join their dynamic team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p> The Real Estate & Finance Paralegal will play a key role in supporting the firm’s attorneys in commercial real estate and finance matters. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience, with proficiency in reviewing loan documentation, managing Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings, and a strong understanding of corporate structuring.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, due diligence, and financing matters.</li><li>Review and analyze loan documents to ensure compliance and accuracy.</li><li>Prepare, file, and manage UCC financing statements and related documentation.</li><li>Support attorneys in corporate structuring, entity formation, and governance matters.</li><li>Conduct title, survey, and zoning reviews as part of commercial real estate transactions.</li><li>Track key deadlines and ensure that all documentation is filed in a timely and accurate manner.</li><li>Collaborate with lenders, borrowers, and third-party vendors to coordinate the closing of transactions.</li><li>Maintain organized files and provide support for post-closing tasks, such as recordings and title policy requests.</li><li>Research legal and regulatory requirements related to real estate and finance matters.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant. This role combines calendar management, scheduling meetings, greeting visitors and administrative support, requiring strong organizational skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth daily operations while maintaining a welcoming environment for clients and staff.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a permanent placement opportunity offering health insurance coverage, 401k contribution, generous paid time off and holidays. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Maintain a visitor log, issue visitor passes, and coordinate with relevant team members for scheduled appointments.</p><p>• Manage incoming phone calls using a multi-line phone system, directing calls to the appropriate departments.</p><p>• Perform accurate data entry tasks to support administrative tasks for office.</p><p>• Assist with scheduling appointments and maintaining office calendars.</p><p>• Provide administrative support by preparing documents and reports using Microsoft Word.</p><p>• Handle mail distribution and manage courier services as needed.</p><p>• Order and manage office supplies, coordinate maintenance requests, and liaise with vendors.</p><p>• Maintain organized records and filing systems for efficient retrieval of information.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to address client inquiries and resolve issues promptly.</p>
<p>Are you an experienced litigation paralegal with advanced skills in handling complex legal processes? Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Complex Litigation Paralegal </strong>for our client. Our client, a highly regarded and dynamic organization, is seeking a <strong>Complex Litigation Paralegal</strong> to assist with their demanding litigation caseload. This opportunity offers the ability to work on high-profile cases while utilizing specialized skills in federal court practices, discovery management, and legal research.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare pleadings and legal documents, including state, federal, and appellate filings, in compliance with Blue Book rules; conduct formatting, cite-checking, and proofreading.</li><li>Assist in the preparation and organization of exhibits for legal proceedings.</li><li>Collect, analyze, and organize facts, evidence, and relevant documentation to support litigation or motion practice.</li><li>Handle discovery requests and responses, oversee document reviews and productions, including tasks like bates-stamping, redactions, production logs, and e-discovery processes.</li><li>Communicate directly with clients and class members to gather and relay critical information.</li><li>Perform administrative tasks, including maintaining a paperless document management system, scanning, filing, e-filing, mailing, service of pleadings, and calendaring deadlines.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<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>
<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>
<p><strong>Job Summary - Litigation Paralegal</strong></p><p>This esteemed litigation boutique firm specializes in a wide range of civil litigation matters, including product liability, intellectual property, antitrust, and other complex commercial disputes. The firm prioritizes efficient case resolution by utilizing fixed monthly fees and alternative billing arrangements. Frequently collaborating with national law firms, the firm operates as a specialized litigation task force, focusing on trial strategy, expert and science teams, and key discovery processes. The work is engaging, challenging, and impactful.</p><p><br></p><p>The firm is seeking <strong>Litigation Paralegals</strong> to join their team in the Chicago office. This role involves performing advanced legal support for complex civil litigation matters under the supervision of partners. Litigation Paralegals are integral to the firm's dynamic, fast-paced environment, taking ownership of responsibilities across all litigation stages, mentoring staff, and contributing to the firm’s collaborative culture and operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Litigation Paralegals often serve as representatives of the firm, coordinating with clients, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, co-counsel, and legal vendors.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>This role includes, but is not limited to, the following essential functions:</p><ul><li>Lead and manage litigation support through all phases of the case, such as filing complaints, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.</li><li>Oversee and organize case files to ensure consistency and accessibility.</li><li>Draft and prepare legal documents, including proofreading, cite-checking, and ensuring compliance with relevant court rules and procedures.</li><li>Assist in managing and supporting e-discovery and document review processes, leveraging advanced e-discovery platforms.</li><li>Conduct research on case-specific information, such as court rules, standing orders, and procedural guidelines.</li><li>Actively participate in trial teams with potential travel to trial locations for extended periods, requiring substantial time commitment and adaptability.</li><li>Mentor and supervise team members, fostering growth and skills development while overseeing quality control of their work.</li><li>Coordinate tasks with attorneys and other staff to meet deadlines proactively while managing competing priorities.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a highly respected law firm to find a Trust & Estates Paralegal. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a client-focused environment and is passionate about supporting families through complex legal processes. The successful candidate will play a vital role in estate and trust planning, administration, probate, and guardianship matters.</p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Draft pleadings, orders, and court documents for probate and guardianship proceedings.</li><li>Manage probate and trust administration processes.</li><li>Assist clients in locating and collecting estate and trust assets.</li><li>Evaluate asset-related documents for accuracy and potential exploitation.</li><li>Prepare detailed accountings for guardianships, estates, and trusts.</li><li>Coordinate asset transfers and trust funding in accordance with legal documents and client instructions.</li><li>Communicate with financial institutions, accountants, and vendors to facilitate asset management.</li><li>Update beneficiary designations for retirement accounts and insurance policies.</li><li>Obtain tax identification numbers and maintain communication with the IRS.</li><li>Oversee the collection and distribution of assets.</li><li>Provide proactive client communication and follow-up.</li><li>Support attorneys with discovery and litigation related to estate and trust matters.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<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>
We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this long-term contract role, you will provide essential support to executives, ensuring seamless coordination of schedules, travel arrangements, and meeting preparations. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills to help prioritize tasks effectively and maintain a high level of organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage executive calendars, including scheduling meetings and resolving conflicts.<br>• Arrange and coordinate domestic and international travel plans, including booking flights and accommodations.<br>• Prepare and organize materials for meetings, such as presentations and reports.<br>• Act as a gatekeeper by screening communications and prioritizing urgent matters.<br>• Support executives with administrative tasks such as drafting correspondence and handling sensitive information.<br>• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth execution of projects and initiatives.<br>• Utilize the Microsoft Office Suite to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and slides.<br>• Monitor deadlines and follow up on action items to ensure timely completion.<br>• Provide occasional assistance to other executives as the role expands.<br>• Maintain an organized and efficient environment within the office.
<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>
We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support our executive leadership team in Chicago, Illinois. This is a long-term contract position that requires a sharp individual who excels in managing schedules, coordinating travel, and anticipating needs in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is forward-thinking and thrives in a fast-paced, growing organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and maintain complex executive calendars, ensuring seamless scheduling of meetings and events.<br>• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and itineraries.<br>• Prepare and refine presentations for executive meetings using Microsoft PowerPoint.<br>• Assist in planning and executing high-level events, such as conferences and executive gatherings.<br>• Act as a primary point of contact for correspondence, ensuring timely communication and follow-ups.<br>• Proactively anticipate needs and address scheduling conflicts or changes with efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to gather and organize information for executive decision-making.<br>• Utilize tools like Outlook and Slack to streamline communication and task management.<br>• Maintain and organize expense reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions.<br>• Support additional administrative tasks as needed to enhance executive operations.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Technology/Office Coordinator to join a team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the smooth operation of office technologies and supporting daily activities, meetings, and events. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with technical teams, assist employees with technology needs, and contribute to the improvement of our technology solutions. Client offers medical, dental, vision, 401k with a match, generous PTO, and other perks. Salary target is $65k-$73k</p><p>Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Set up, manage, and oversee collaboration tools such as videoconferencing systems, and portable devices for meetings and events.</p><p>• Provide hands-on customer support for technology-related needs during meetings, ensuring smooth in-person or hybrid setups.</p><p>• Coordinate technology requirements for off-site meeting venues, including conference centers and hotels.</p><p>• Collaborate with technical support teams to identify and resolve system performance issues.</p><p>• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on office equipment and collaboration technologies.</p><p>• Work closely with Innovation Center Technical Architects to uphold technology standards and functionality.</p><p>• Partner with external vendors to address technology support tasks as required.</p><p>• Take proactive measures to anticipate and address daily office needs.</p><p>• Manage and update the internal technology webpage to ensure accessibility and accuracy.</p><p>• Assist employees with minor technology challenges, offering practical solutions.</p>
