{"id":128772,"date":"2026-07-07T15:32:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T15:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhsg.com\/jobs\/job\/l019856-mjr_1783438341-legal-executive-assistant-chicago-illinois\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T18:19:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T18:19:32","slug":"l019856-mjr_1783438341-legal-executive-assistant-chicago-illinois","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/bhsg.com\/jobs\/job\/l019856-mjr_1783438341-legal-executive-assistant-chicago-illinois\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal Executive Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong><a id=\"myCustomID\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com\/jobs\/job\/L019856-MJR_1783438341\">To Apply for this Job Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Legal Executive Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A prestigious international law firm is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to join its Chicago office. This is a full-time opportunity supporting 2-3 senior attorneys within the litigation practice. The role is highly visible and offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative, professional, and team-oriented environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This position operates on a 35-hour work week, Monday through Friday, with hours of 8:30\/9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role follows a hybrid schedule of four days in the office and one day remote. Compensation ranges from <\/span><strong>$75K-$100K<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of legal administrative experience supporting litigation attorneys and possess strong organizational, communication, and project management skills. The firm is seeking someone with an executive presence who is polished, flexible, detail-oriented, and comfortable supporting busy attorneys in a fast-paced environment. Law firm experience is required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Skills required and Job Duties include the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Duties:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, trial preparation, and post-trial matters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare, edit, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and other legal documents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handle electronic filing in both state and federal courts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare witness binders, trial binders, exhibits, and deposition materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organize and maintain case files and litigation documents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor docket deadlines and coordinate service of filings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate travel arrangements, and maintain attorney availability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter attorney time and assist with expense reports<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinate with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and internal departments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assist with billing-related matters and day-to-day administrative support<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-10 years of legal administrative experience in a law firm environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Litigation support experience required<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong state and federal e-filing experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced practice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including document formatting and editing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience with attorney calendar management, travel coordination, expense reports, and time entry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional demeanor with strong judgment and attention to detail<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stable work history preferred<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Apply TODAY!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only qualified candidates will be contacted.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/counter.adcourier.com\/bGVnYWxjaGkuOTM4ODMuMTI1ODRAYmVhY29uaGlsbC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">L019856-MJR_1783438341<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"otherId\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com\/jobs\/job\/L019856-MJR_1783438341\">To Apply for this Job Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":3770,"template":"","meta":{"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Chicago, Illinois","_application":"legalchi.93883.12584@beaconhill.aplitrak.com","_company_name":"Beacon Hill Staffing Group","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[175,176],"job-types":[18,2],"class_list":["post-128772","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","job-type-direct-permanent","job-type-full-time"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - 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