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37 results for Legal Secretary in Skokie, IL

Real Estate Paralegal
  • Palos Heights, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-09-12T16:05:52Z
Sr. Executive Assistant
  • Rosemont, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a highly skilled Sr. Executive Assistant to provide essential administrative, strategic, and operational support to the President of our client's non-profit organization. This role is integral in ensuring efficient communication with internal and external stakeholders, managing high-level projects, and maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of the position. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving organizational effectiveness while handling complex scheduling, event coordination, and executive tasks. This is a hybrid position and offers full, generous benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate and prepare for meetings and events, ensuring seamless execution to support the President's external and internal engagements.</p><p>• Collaborate with front-office resources and external parties to refine speeches and presentation materials, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.</p><p>• Manage document review workflows, prioritizing and organizing materials for optimal accessibility and impact.</p><p>• Strategically plan and manage calendars, preparing detailed schedules and week-ahead memos to optimize time allocation.</p><p>• Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, and ground transportation, while maintaining up-to-date travel profiles.</p><p>• Partner with peers within the executive support team to ensure cohesive operations and collaboration.</p><p>• Assist with special projects and initiatives, contributing to organizational goals and efficiency.</p><p>• Handle confidential documents and correspondence with discretion and professionalism.</p><p>• Perform additional administrative duties as required to support the President and organizational needs.</p>
  • 2025-09-30T17:39:13Z
Executive Assistant
  • Oak Park, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
  • 24 HOURS/WEEK<br><br>Provide coordination and clerical support to SLT, The Board of Directors & Associate Board, and all <br>related committees.<br>• Perform all tasks associated with meeting communication and set up, including but not limited to<br>timely communication of all applicable information to expected attendees, creating and confirming <br>meetings, printing all required documents, reserving and setting up meeting area, and ordering meals <br>for meeting attendees.<br>• Serve as the primary point person for donor relationship management (CRM) system (donor database) <br>in coordination with development, marketing and accounting staff; enter donations, produce <br>acknowledgements, create/run reports and reconcile donations received with the accounting <br>department.<br>• Prepare reports assigned by collecting and analyzing information.<br>• Provide support to and serve as a liaison between the information management systems (IMS) <br>coordinator/consultant, document solutions vendor(s) and other administrative/office supply <br>vendors, scheduling service calls. ordering supplies and equipment as needed and ensuring that <br>information is secure and backed up.<br>• Design and edit graphic presentations and materials.<br>• Assist the SLT team with the execution of special events and other fund development tasks.<br>• Maintain archives and provide historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval <br>systems and recording meeting discussions.<br>• Donor touchpoint management and communication for all constituents. <br>• Maintain Executive Director/CEO schedule by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, <br>and travel. Assist Executive Director/CEO with management of daily meeting calendar.<br>• Identify administrative process deficiencies or inefficiencies and make recommendations for <br>improvement to the Executive Director/CEO.<br>• Provide communication, coordination, and clerical support to the Executive Director/CEO and <br>perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director/CEO.<br>• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing <br>professional publications and establishing personal networks
  • 2025-10-06T14:38:57Z
Paralegal
  • Northbrook, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with well-respected law firm in the North Shore suburbs seeking a Trusts & Estates Paralegal to support its expanding estate planning and administration practice. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a background in estate law to contribute to a high-performing team that values precision, client service, and collaboration.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Provide paralegal support in estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters</li><li>Draft and file probate court documents and related legal paperwork</li><li>Maintain organized client records and case files across multiple matters</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, financial institutions, and third-party advisors</li><li>Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks</li><li>Stay informed on procedural updates and best practices in estate law</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-17T22:59:10Z
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
Litigation Paralegal - Medical Malpractice
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a reputable mid-sized law firm that's seeking a Litigation Paralegal with at least 3-5+ years of experience handling medical malpractice or insurance defense litigation to join their team. The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for assisting with managing all aspects of large-scale complex litigation reporting directly to partners. This Litigation Paralegal will assist medical malpractice and insurance defense attorneys with a yearly billable hour target of 1400 hours. The salary on this position is paying between $80-100K plus bonus and full benefits. </p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Responsible for organizing and managing electronic and hard copy document collections</li><li>Manages document production processes</li><li>Assists with the collection of material from client, opposing parties, and third parties (hard copies, electronic data, physical evidence)</li><li>Manages logistics of production of documents - hard copy, images, native</li><li>Coordinates preparation and filing of briefs and legal documents</li><li>Research local rules of procedure for relevant court venues, and obtain info re same</li><li>Drafts routine filings (e.g., attorney appearances, notices of filings, notices of motions)</li><li>Checks legal cites for proper format, content and standing (Westlaw, Lexis, Blue Book)</li><li>Research and checks fact cites for proper format, content, and accuracy (Blue Book)</li><li>Manages service of process; files with court and serves on parties; coordinates with local counsel</li><li>Manages trial and hearing preparation and support including preparing pretrial documents, managing trial transcripts, and compiling and tracking trial exhibits</li></ul><p><br></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>
  • 2025-09-08T16:23:49Z
Paralegal
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-10-06T15:29:11Z
Executive Assistant
  • Orland Park, IL
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 23.00 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to executives in Orland Park, Illinois. This Contract to permanent position requires an individual with exceptional organizational skills and a strong aptitude for technology to ensure smooth workflow and communication. The ideal candidate will be proactive, meticulous, and capable of managing multiple tasks with precision.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage executive calendars, including scheduling meetings and appointments.</p><p>• Coordinate and arrange travel plans, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation.</p><p>• Compose and edit correspondence, reports, and documents with attention to detail.</p><p>• Organize and maintain filing systems to ensure easy access to important records.</p><p>• Assist in preparing materials and agendas for executive meetings.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to create and manage spreadsheets and documents.</p><p>• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.</p><p>• Monitor and prioritize incoming communications to ensure timely responses.</p><p>• Support executives in day-to-day operations and special projects as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $23/hr to $25/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit Robert Half Benefits Website for more information.</p>
  • 2025-10-06T19:38:57Z
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>
  • 2025-09-23T16:23:46Z
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>
  • 2025-09-10T19:48:45Z
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