Eastridge Workforce Solutions is partnering with an international law firm in its search for a Legal Assistant. Our Chicago, IL client executes complex corporate and IP transactions, navigates California's exacting environmental regulations, and wins precedent-setting litigation victories. For immediate consideration, apply today. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general administration and secretarial tasks such as typing and proofreading documents, maintaining files and answering phones
• Organize and maintain attorneys calendars, including travel arrangements and scheduling meetings
• Open new client matters
• Client billing and related forms
• Prepare and submit expense reports
• Input and/or update attorneys time entries
• Act as backup to other legal secretaries to support additional attorneys or paralegals when necessary to assist with overflow work

Qualifications

• Prior administrative law firm experience is required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2+ years legal secretarial experience
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

We value diverse experiences, including prior contact with the criminal legal system, and applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds.

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