{"id":132602,"date":"2026-09-11T18:50:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T18:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhsg.com\/jobs\/job\/l043417-mjr_1789152618-legal-practice-assistant-chicago-illinois\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T20:14:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T20:14:38","slug":"l043417-mjr_1789152618-legal-practice-assistant-chicago-illinois","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/bhsg.com\/jobs\/job\/l043417-mjr_1789152618-legal-practice-assistant-chicago-illinois\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal Practice Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong><a id=\"myCustomID\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com\/jobs\/job\/L043417-MJR_1789152618\">To Apply for this Job Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Legal Practice Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A well-respected Chicago law firm is seeking a Practice Assistant to join its growing team. This is a full-time position supporting senior associates and counsel within a busy practice group, providing high-level administrative support and serving as a key resource for attorneys who manage complex matters and growing client relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The role follows a 35-hour work week with a schedule of 9:30 AM-5:30 PM. The position is currently five days onsite, with the potential to transition to four days in-office once the Chicago office is fully established. The salary range for this position is <\/span><strong>$75,000-$95,000<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive administrative professional who enjoys being a true right hand to busy attorneys. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of administrative support experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment. The firm is seeking someone who is highly organized, tech-savvy, and forward-thinking, with the ability to anticipate needs, solve problems before they arise, and keep attorneys operating efficiently. Candidates who take initiative, connect the dots, and thrive in a fast-paced environment will be especially successful in this role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skills required and Job Duties include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Duties:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide day-to-day administrative support to attorneys, including calendar management and workflow coordination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, accommodations, transportation, and contingency planning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare, review, and process expense reports and reimbursement requests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter, review, and maintain attorney time records in accordance 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a primary administrative resource for attorneys and help facilitate communication with internal departments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilize firm technology and workflow tools to manage tasks, records, and administrative processes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide exceptional client service while handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-5 years of administrative support experience, preferably within a law firm or other professional services environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced setting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience coordinating complex travel arrangements and managing demanding schedules<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and consistently meet deadlines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other business technology platforms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent verbal and written communication skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with professionals at all levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team 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