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Lead Project & Operations Administrator
A growing global company is seeking a Lead Project & Operations Administrator to join its legal department in Chicago. This is a full-time position supporting the Global Commercial Counsel and broader legal team in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with exposure to legal operations, compliance, risk management, and insurance matters.
The position is fully onsite during the first 90 days and transitions to a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote thereafter. The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000, depending on experience. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance, which can be worth up to four weeks of pay.
The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in a legal, compliance, risk management, or administrative support role. College graduates with relevant internship or professional experience will also be considered. This role requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable interacting with a variety of departments, personalities, and stakeholders across the organization.
Skills required and Job Duties include the following:
Job Duties:
- Assist with processing and tracking insurance claims, including auto, workers’ compensation, and cargo claims
- Coordinate with internal departments and external insurers to gather documentation and follow up on claim status
- Maintain accurate records of claims, insurance correspondence, and supporting documentation
- Review and process insurance and legal department invoices and billing statements
- Assist with budget tracking and reporting for legal and insurance expenses
- Provide administrative support to the legal department, including document preparation, filing, and scheduling
- Maintain and organize legal department files, case records, and compliance documentation
- Coordinate communication with internal departments, outside counsel, insurers, and regulatory agencies
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
- Support legal operations, risk management, compliance, and insurance-related projects as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Legal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years of experience in a legal, compliance, risk management, or administrative support role
- Familiarity with legal and/or insurance terminology and documentation
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Comfort working with individuals across different departments and levels of an organization
- Willingness to travel occasionally for training, conferences, or company-related events
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