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Legal Assistant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support legal operations in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on preparing legal documentation, organizing case materials, and assisting attorneys with day-to-day administrative and procedural work. The ideal candidate is dependable, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities:• Prepare, review, and organize legal documents, agreements, and correspondence to support attorney workflows.• Maintain case files and legal records, ensuring documents are accurately filed and easy to retrieve when needed.• Coordinate schedules, deadlines, and appointments related to legal matters and court or client activities.• Conduct basic legal and factual research to help attorneys gather information for active matters.• Communicate with internal stakeholders, clients, and outside parties regarding documentation and case-related updates.• Track important dates and follow up on outstanding items to help keep legal matters moving efficiently.
2026-10-30T17:33:45Z

Corporate Legal Assistant for a Friendly Team!

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
A growing and dynamic organization is seeking a Corporate Legal Assistant to support attorneys and legal professionals with a broad range of corporate, transactional, and governance matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and interacting with business leaders, attorneys, and outside counsel.Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide administrative and legal support to corporate attorneys and legal department personnel.</li><li>Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize corporate legal documents, agreements, correspondence, and presentations.</li><li>Assist with entity formation, maintenance, and corporate governance matters.</li><li>Maintain corporate records, minute books, resolutions, and organizational documents.</li><li>Coordinate signatures and execution of contracts and legal documents.</li><li>Manage contract files and assist with contract tracking and database management.</li><li>Prepare board meeting materials, agendas, minutes, and related documentation.</li><li>Organize and maintain electronic and physical legal files.</li><li>Conduct basic legal and business research as requested.</li><li>Monitor deadlines and maintain attorney calendars.</li><li>Coordinate communications with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, government agencies, and vendors.</li><li>Assist with compliance and regulatory filings.</li></ul>
2026-10-19T15:38:45Z

Litigation Legal Assistant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to provide dedicated litigation support in our office. This position plays an important role in helping attorneys and paralegals manage case activity, maintain organized records, and prepare legal materials with accuracy and discretion. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment while delivering dependable service to internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Support litigation attorneys and paralegals with day-to-day administrative and case-related tasks, while remaining available to assist other legal teams when needed. • Prepare, revise, and proofread legal correspondence, memoranda, and other case documents using approved technology and document management tools. • Track court dates, filing deadlines, and other critical milestones to help ensure matters move forward on schedule. • Coordinate electronic court submissions and assist with the drafting and formatting of filings and related legal documents. • Communicate effectively with court staff, attorneys, clients, and internal personnel to gather information, respond to inquiries, and help resolve routine issues. • Handle payment requests and reimbursement submissions in a timely and accurate manner. • Organize, maintain, archive, and retire legal files in accordance with established records and information governance practices. • Transcribe dictated material and convert it into clear, well-structured documents. • Protect sensitive information at all times and exercise sound discretion when managing confidential legal matters.
2026-10-26T13:24:05Z

Legal Assistant- Litigation & Insurance Coverage

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
26.60 - 30.80 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant- Litigation & Insurance Coverage to join a collaborative legal team in Chicago, Illinois on a Contract basis. In this role, you will provide critical support to attorneys handling litigation and insurance coverage matters, helping keep cases organized, deadlines on track, and client service at a high standard. This opportunity is well suited for a detail-focused candidate who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and can balance administrative coordination with substantive case support. Responsibilities: • Support attorneys with day-to-day work related to litigation, insurance defense, liability matters, and coverage-related files. • Prepare, revise, and submit legal documents to Illinois state and federal courts while ensuring compliance with applicable filing rules and deadlines. • Create and format correspondence, pleadings, motions, notices, discovery materials, and other case documents for attorney review and use. • Arrange and confirm hearings, depositions, mediations, client conferences, and other litigation-related meetings. • Manage attorney calendars, track critical dates, and help ensure timely follow-up on court deadlines and case milestones. • Maintain organized electronic and physical case files so that records remain accurate, current, and easy to access. • Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, insurance contacts, and other external parties. • Assist with billing support, expense coordination, and additional administrative tasks connected to legal matters. • Provide broad case management and litigation support as needed to help attorneys move matters forward efficiently. The pay range for this position is 28 to 32. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
2026-10-29T19:34:08Z

Legal Assistant

Wheaton, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
45000.00 - 55000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to support a busy law office in Illinois. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is comfortable using technology, communicates effectively, and stays composed in a fast-paced setting. The role offers exposure to a broad range of legal administrative work while contributing to an organized and client-focused office environment. Responsibilities: • Manage daily administrative support activities, including preparing correspondence, responding to messages, copying and transmitting documents, and welcoming visitors in a courteous manner. • Organize incoming and outgoing mail and ensure office communications are routed accurately and efficiently. • Coordinate client meetings and maintain appointment schedules to support smooth day-to-day operations. • Monitor key dates and maintain a central calendar to help the team stay on track with deadlines and commitments. • Enter and update information in office systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Assist with general operational needs, including monitoring inventory levels and arranging office supply orders when needed. • Work across Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other software platforms, adapting quickly to new tools and processes. • Provide additional administrative and legal support tasks as priorities shift within the office.
2026-10-19T13:24:04Z

Litigation Legal Assistant - Collaborative Team

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join a growing law firm in Chicago, Illinois. This role supports litigation matters by keeping case activity organized, coordinating deadlines, and preparing materials for court-related submissions. You will work with a collaborative team in an organized environment where accuracy, responsiveness, and strong administrative support are essential to daily operations. Responsibilities: • Prepare, review, and submit court documents through electronic filing systems while ensuring compliance with filing rules and deadlines. • Maintain litigation calendars by tracking hearings, response dates, appointments, and other case-related milestones. • Organize case files, correspondence, and legal documentation so attorneys can access information efficiently. • Coordinate court filings and related follow-up activities to confirm submissions are completed accurately and on time. • Support attorneys with day-to-day litigation administration, including document preparation and case scheduling. • Communicate with courts, clients, and internal team members regarding filing status, deadlines, and case logistics.
2026-10-15T00:38:44Z

Family Law Paralegal

Naperville, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
55000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
Hiring: Family Law Paralegal/Legal Assistant (Naperville, IL) Join a boutique law firm seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal/Legal Assistant. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proficient in financial analysis, and able to manage complex casework in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and file pleadings, motions, financial affidavits, and other court documents</li><li>Coordinate attorney calendars, scheduling, deadlines, and court appearances</li><li>Manage document discovery and organize production of financial data</li><li>Work directly with clients to gather case information and financial records</li><li>Review and analyze financial statements, income documentation, and expense records</li><li>Draft and update financial affidavits and breakdowns</li><li>Assist in litigation support, trial preparation, and client file management</li><li>Prepare spreadsheets and financial calculations for support and asset division</li><li>Draft correspondence and routine legal documents</li></ul>
2026-10-19T20:13:48Z

Administrative Assistant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an organized Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations. This position is ideal for someone who communicates clearly, manages multiple priorities effectively, and helps create a welcoming and efficient workplace. The successful candidate will handle front-office coordination, maintain accurate records, and provide dependable administrative support across routine business activities. Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day administrative tasks to keep office operations running smoothly and efficiently. • Respond to incoming phone calls, direct inquiries appropriately, and provide courteous assistance to callers. • Welcome visitors and support front-desk activities with a detail-oriented and service-focused approach. • Enter, update, and maintain information in office records and databases with a high level of accuracy. • Prepare, organize, and file documents to ensure materials are easy to access and properly maintained. • Coordinate general office support activities, including scheduling, correspondence, and routine follow-up tasks.
2026-10-20T14:44:07Z

Litigation Legal Assistant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a large, national law firm that's hiring a Litigation Legal Assistant with at least 5+ years of experience to support employment litigation and healthcare attorneys. This position is paying between $75-90K, plus an annual bonus, full benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, 401k (plus match), LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, and more. In addition, this position will be operating on a hybrid WFH schedule of 3 days per week in-office, 2 days per week from home. Litigation Legal Assistant Responsibilities:<ul><li>Coordinate attorney calendars, schedule meetings and depositions, track court dates and filing deadlines, and manage travel and related logistics.</li><li>Draft, format, proofread, and revise a wide range of legal and business documents using source materials such as templates, handwritten notes, and dictated content.</li><li>Maintain well-organized case records by opening new files, updating matter documentation, and ensuring materials are easy to access and complete.</li><li>Review billing information for completeness and accuracy and assist with monthly invoice support documentation.</li><li>Assemble exhibits, organize witness materials, and prepare supporting files for hearings, depositions, and other case events.</li><li>Arrange logistics for court reporters, video conferences, depositions, and internal or external meetings.</li><li>Create spreadsheets and presentation materials in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and support electronic discovery tasks using Relativity.</li><li>Process expense-related documentation, including reimbursements, expense reports, and check requests.</li><li>Handle incoming mail, support time entry updates, and assist with day-to-day administrative needs for the legal team.</li></ul> How to Apply:For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
2026-10-12T14:03:57Z

Litigation Legal Assistant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a reputable large law firm that's seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant with at least 3-5+ years of experience to support attorneys handling medical malpractice and insurance defense litigation. The Litigation Legal Assistant will partner closely with attorneys to keep cases moving, ensure deadlines are met, and deliver polished, trial‑ready work product. This position is paying between $65-85K plus an annual bonus. In addition, the firm offers a flexible hybrid WFH schedule and comprehensive benefits package including M/D/V, PTO, 401(k) + match, LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, pre-tax commuter benefits, and more. Litigation Legal Assistant Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist with filings, service, and deadlines; liaise with clients, experts, vendors, and opposing counsel</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars for depositions, hearings, and court appearances</li><li>Coordinate depositions end‑to‑end (parties, court reporters, interpreters, videographers)</li><li>Issue and track notices, subpoenas, and confirmations; manage logistics, exhibits, and calendar entries</li><li>Track, collect, and organize medical and billing records; follow up on outstanding requests</li><li>Create indexed sets and summaries/chronologies highlighting key treatment, providers, gaps, and damages</li><li>Maintain case files (physical/electronic), indexes, and discovery databases</li><li>Assist with trial preparation including organizing trial binders (witness, exhibit, motions, jury instructions)</li><li>Identify and vet experts; manage engagement letters and conflicts</li><li>Prepare and send expert materials (pleadings, records, discovery, demonstratives)</li></ul> How to Apply:For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
2026-10-12T14:03:57Z

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and personal support to the CEO. This position plays a central role in keeping executive priorities organized through proactive calendar coordination, travel planning, and responsive day-to-day support. The ideal candidate is experienced, resourceful, and confident managing confidential matters while ensuring smooth communication with internal teams and external partners. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting a CEO within a global organization. Must have experience with Board of Directors. This requires 5 days on-site.The salary target is $130,000-$160,000 and health benefits, dental, vision, 401k, PTO and bonus.Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos Responsibilities:• Manage complex executive calendars, coordinate appointments, and adjust schedules to align with shifting business priorities.• Arrange domestic and international travel, including itineraries, accommodations, transportation, and related logistics.• Prepare and submit expense reports accurately and on time using designated expense management tools.• Capture meeting discussions, organize follow-up items, and help ensure action items are tracked to completion.• Support planning and execution of meetings and events by handling agendas, materials, conference setup, and logistics.• Serve as a point of contact between assigned executives and both internal stakeholders and external contacts, maintaining clear and effective communication.• Draft, format, and manage correspondence, reports, and other administrative documents with a high level of accuracy.• Respond to ad hoc administrative requests and provide dependable support for special projects and executive priorities.
2026-10-09T16:53:45Z

Litigation Paralegal

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice in Chicago, Illinois. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving legal environment and enjoys contributing to matters involving personal injury, civil rights, medical malpractice, nursing home, and other complex litigation. The role calls for strong organization, sound judgment, and a client-focused approach while partnering closely with attorneys through all phases of case development and trial preparation. Responsibilities: • Prepare, revise, and organize pleadings, motions, discovery materials, subpoenas, and legal correspondence for attorney review and court submission. • Manage electronic filing activities with state and federal courts, ensuring all submissions meet procedural requirements and critical deadlines. • Conduct legal and factual research, then distill findings from statutes, regulations, and case law into clear summaries for the legal team. • Support hearings, depositions, and trial proceedings by assembling exhibits, coordinating materials, and assisting attorneys with preparation. • Maintain attorney schedules by arranging court dates, client meetings, depositions, and other litigation-related events while monitoring key deadlines. • Oversee case files in both digital and physical formats, keeping records complete, accessible, and organized throughout the life of each matter. • Draft and respond to discovery documents, track outstanding requests, and follow up to keep case activity moving forward. • Communicate with clients, experts, court personnel, and outside parties to coordinate information, records, and next steps on active cases. • Assist with medical and fact-intensive matters by reviewing records, organizing timelines, and helping track liability, causation, and damages issues.
2026-10-29T19:18:45Z

Insurance Billing Specialist

Mundelein, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000 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] Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? Responsibilities:<ul><li>Ability to prioritize, multitask, manage a high volume of bills per month and meet deadlines.</li><li>Experience with various e-billing vendors (e.g., CounselLink, Bottomline Legal eXchange, Tymetrix, Collaborati, Legal Solutions Suite, Legal Tracker, etc.) and LEDES file knowledge required to perform duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to preparing and submitting bills, budgets, and timekeeper rates according to client requirements.</li><li>Management of timekeepers and coordinate/process appeals as required.</li><li>Ability to execute complex bills in a timely manner (i.e., multiple discounts by matter, split billing, preparation, submission and troubleshooting of electronic bills).</li><li>Monitor outstanding Work in Process (WIP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) balances. Collaborate with billing attorneys to ensure WIP is billed on a timely basis and AR balances are collected withina reasonable period. Follow up with billing attorney and client on all aged AR balances.</li><li>Follow up on collections as directed by either Attorneys or Accounting leadership in support of meeting firm’s financial goals.</li><li>Review and edit prebills in response to attorney requests.</li><li>Proactively monitor potential errors that may result in the rejection of e-bills.</li><li>Research and analyze deductions and provide best course of action for balances.</li><li>Process write-offs following Firm policy.</li><li>Ability to effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, legal administrative assistants, staff, and clients.</li><li>Assist with month-end close as needed.</li><li>Proactively monitor potential errors that may result in the rejection of e-bills.</li><li>Assume additional duties as needed or assigned</li></ul>
2026-10-09T15:28:45Z

Paralegal

Pleasant Prairie, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a well-established and growing corporate organization seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its in-house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys managing litigation matters, collaborating with business stakeholders, and supporting a dynamic legal department. The organization offers long-term stability, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage a variety of litigation and pre-litigation matters, including maintaining case files, tracking deadlines, and ensuring timely progression of legal matters.</li><li>Support the intake and management of new claims by gathering information, assisting with investigations, and preparing reports for insurance carriers.</li><li>Coordinate responses to subpoenas, document requests, and other legal inquiries.</li><li>Assist with document collection, organization, and production for litigation matters.</li><li>Maintain communication with outside counsel, insurers, vendors, and other third-party partners.</li><li>Monitor legal deadlines and ensure compliance with court and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Support the legal team with case management, reporting, and administrative functions as needed.</li></ul>
2026-10-26T15:28:45Z

Executive Assistant

La Grange, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
On behalf of our client we are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high level support within a manufacturing organization near La Grange, IL. This position plays a central role in keeping executive priorities organized, communications flowing smoothly, and key meetings and travel plans executed with precision. The ideal candidate is experienced, resourceful, and able to manage competing demands while maintaining confidentiality and strong attention to detail. Looking for someone to have direct experience supporting someone in the C-Suite. Compensation: $110k-$130k plus a 10%-12% bonus Hybrid 3 days in office 2 days wfh Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick, 401kOur specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster Responsibilities:• Partner closely with senior leadership to anticipate needs, manage priorities• Oversee a demanding executive calendar by balancing requests, adjusting schedules as needed.• Arrange domestic and international travel plans, including transportation, lodging, itineraries, and required documentation. • Support board and committee activities by coordinating schedules, and preparing materials.• Organize leadership meetings, executive offsites, and organizing agendas.• Prepare executive for meetings by gathering background information, consolidating materials, and highlighting open items that require attention or decisions.• Manage incoming correspondence and requests.• Expense reports.
2026-11-02T17:08:48Z

Paralegal

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a highly regarded, growing Chicago-based law firm to identify a Litigation Paralegal for its General Liability practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated litigation professional seeking hands-on experience, direct attorney exposure, and long-term career growth within a collaborative and respected firm environment. The ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience handling discovery, depositions, medical records, and trial preparation. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation from inception through trial.</li><li>Draft, compile, prepare, and organize discovery requests and responses.</li><li>Review, summarize, and abstract medical records.</li><li>Prepare medical chronologies and case summaries.</li><li>Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.</li><li>Maintain and organize case files, pleadings, exhibits, and correspondence.</li><li>Manage document productions and discovery-related materials.</li><li>Track litigation deadlines and maintain case calendars.</li><li>Communicate with clients, experts, medical providers, opposing counsel, and court personnel.</li><li>Assist attorneys with trial preparation, exhibit management, and witness coordination.</li><li>Perform legal and administrative support functions as needed.</li></ul>
2026-10-26T15:04:25Z

Paralegal

Downers Grove, IL
remote
Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to join a legal team supporting a complex business unit separation initiative in Downers Grove, Illinois. This is a Long-term Contract position focused on high-volume contract review, documentation, and coordination with attorneys and business partners. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial contract experience, sound organizational skills, and the ability to keep multiple workstreams moving in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Examine commercial contracts to identify clauses related to assignment, consent, notice obligations, and change-of-control terms. • Capture critical agreement details and maintain accurate tracking records, logs, and supporting databases for the project team. • Evaluate shared or impacted agreements and help outline recommended actions and follow-up steps. • Create contract summaries, status reports, standard templates, and practical action plans tied to separation activities. • Prepare and help coordinate notices, consent communications, amendments, and other related legal documents. • Maintain well-organized electronic files and ensure project documentation remains complete, accessible, and up to date. • Track deadlines, milestones, and unresolved contract items to support timely project execution. • Provide research, document support, and administrative assistance to attorneys and internal stakeholders on contract matters. • Assist with additional commercial contract review needs as project demands increase. The pay range for this position is 30 to 35. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
2026-11-04T16:13:46Z

Senior Associate/Manager FDD

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $160,000 plus bonus, 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]. Job Description: <ul><li>Independently lead workstreams on deals from $10M to $400M EV, serving as the primary driver for assigned areas of financial due diligence</li><li>Directly manage Analysts and Senior Analysts, providing guidance, oversight, and feedback to ensure quality and timely deliverables</li><li>Serve as primary point of contact for specific diligence areas, interacting regularly with clients, management teams, and private equity sponsors</li><li>Engage with clients and PE deal teams to deliver actionable insights, influencing deal terms and strategic decisions</li><li>Contribute to business development and proposal efforts, including drafting scopes of work, pricing, and pitch materials</li><li>Serve as interim finance leadership (e.g., Assistant Controller, FP& A lead) during integrations, standups, and standalone CFO Services engagements</li><li>Gain exposure to tax diligence, purchase accounting, post-close reconciliations, and more</li><li>Assist in executing and leading strategy and operations consulting engagements</li><li>Join a lean team where your voice matters and your development is prioritized</li></ul>What You’ll Do<ul><li>Lead small FDD and other engagements, and be a key contributor on larger, more complex projects</li><li>Review and refine analyses prepared by junior staff, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clarity in all work products</li><li>Synthesize financial findings into client-ready deliverables, presenting clear narratives supported by rigorous analysis</li><li>Manage client and target communications, responding promptly to requests and proactively addressing issues</li><li>Assist in scoping and budgeting new engagements, providing input based on prior experience and understanding of client needs</li><li>Collaborate with legal counsel on purchase agreements; provide inputs for earnouts, TSAs, etc.</li><li>Build or review LBO models and valuation bridges to support client negotiations and IC materials</li><li>Lead and execute in post-close activities, including opening balance sheet setup, ASC 805 entries, and reporting processes</li></ul>
2026-10-23T15:08:42Z

Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a global, industry-leading AM50 law firm that's seeking to hire a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal with at least 5+ years of experience to join their team. This Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including loan documentation, title & survey review, due diligence, development and entitlements, closing and post-closing activities for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financing. This position will join a rapidly growing practice while supporting attorneys across Chicago, New York, and Phoenix. Our client is paying between $100-140K+ base salary plus strong bonus potential while offering a flexible hybrid WFH schedule. In addition, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including M/D/V, generous PTO, 401(k) + profit sharing, ST/LT disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. Commercial Real Estate Paralegal Responsibilities:<ul><li>Conduct and coordinate due diligence processes, including the review of title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and related documentation</li><li>Assist in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing real estate conveyance and closing documents</li><li>Manage the closing process for real estate transactions, such as acquisitions, dispositions, and financings, ensuring all documents and deliverables are prepared, signed, and recorded accurately</li><li>Prepare, review, and file UCC financing statements and other necessary legal documents</li><li>Order and analyze search results for liens, litigation, and other related matters</li><li>Handle the formation and maintenance of legal entities, including preparing and filing required documentation</li><li>Compile officer's certificates, resolutions, and organizational documents, and assist with drafting these deliverables under attorney supervision</li><li>Conduct legal and factual research, prepare detailed reports, and manage associated filings as needed</li><li>Liaise with clients and external parties to ensure smooth progress on assigned matters</li></ul> How to Apply:For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP, Recruiting Manager - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
2026-10-12T14:03:57Z

Estate Planning Paralegal

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
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 $75-100K plus bonus and the firm operates on a hybrid WFH schedule (2x WFH per week). In addition, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k (3% match), LT Disability Insurance, and more. Responsibilities of the position are below. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Estate Planning Paralegal Responsibilities:<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> For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half legal com
2026-10-12T14:03:57Z

Corporate & Real Estate Paralegal

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a mid-sized law firm located in downtown Chicago that's seeking to hire a Corporate & Real Estate Paralegal with at least 4+ years of experience to join their team. This Corporate & Real Estate Paralegal will be supporting a group of attorneys who handle corporate transactions/M& A, corporate governance & entity maintenance, and commercial real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have experience with both corporate and commercial real estate but both is not required. This position is paying between $80-100K plus a yearly bonus and the firm operates on a hybrid WFH schedule (2x WFH per week). In addition, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k (3% match), LT Disability Insurance, and more. Corporate & Real Estate Paralegal Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare, draft, and file formation and qualification documents for corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships</li><li>Create organizational documents, including Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Operating Agreements and stock certificates</li><li>Draft Resolutions for various corporate actions</li><li>Prepare and file dissolution documents for all entity types</li><li>File annual reports</li><li>Maintain stock ledgers and corporate minute books</li><li>Obtain EINs for various entity types</li><li>Manage Registered Agent (RA) relationship and serves as primary liaison with said RAs</li><li>Manage the lifecycle of a Commercial Real Estate transaction, including tracking signatures and deal deliverables, transaction and managing closing documentation, and handling closing matters</li></ul> For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half legal com
2026-10-12T14:03:57Z

Accounting Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
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] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Job Description<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>
2026-10-14T18:53:47Z

Litigation Paralegal

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
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. The position is paying between $80-110K plus bonus and the firm offers a highly flexible hybrid WFH schedule. In addition, this position is eligible to participate in the company's comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k (firm match), LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, and more. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities:<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></ul> For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
2026-10-12T14:03:57Z

Paralegal

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
38.00 - 44.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to provide long-term contract support to a transactional legal team in Chicago, Illinois. This role is suited for someone who is detail oriented and can quickly take ownership of real estate matters, manage competing priorities with minimal oversight, and contribute across a range of legal and administrative projects. The position focuses primarily on multifamily affordable housing and commercial real estate transactions, with additional involvement in nonprofit-related work and broader legal support as needed. Responsibilities: • Support attorneys through all phases of multifamily affordable housing and commercial real estate transactions, from document preparation to final closing coordination. • Organize and track title materials, surveys, due diligence items, and closing deliverables while serving as a point of contact for lenders, title representatives, clients, and other transaction participants. • Maintain accurate calendars, project plans, and task trackers to keep matters moving forward and ensure deadlines and open items are addressed promptly. • Assist with entity formation, annual compliance filings, financing records, and legal work connected to nonprofit organizations and related transactions. • Research property records, zoning details, tax information, and ownership history using public databases and government resources. • Handle filings, record requests, and document retrieval involving municipal, state, and federal agencies, including occasional visits to courthouses or public offices when required. • Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and supporting materials with close attention to detail and consistency. • Provide supplemental support on litigation-related assignments such as background research, exhibit preparation, and compilation of court-ready binders when needed. • Assist with administrative tasks including expense entry, receipt organization, credit card reconciliation, and other operational projects assigned by the legal team.
2026-11-02T22:43:38Z

Trust & Estates Paralegal

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
95000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
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 including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, 401k (plus match), LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, and more. 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! Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Trust & Estates Paralegal Responsibilities:<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> For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, AVP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
2026-10-12T14:03:57Z

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