Legal Administrative Specialist
CFS
Itasca, IL
Legal Administrative Specialist
Overview:
A well-established financial services organization is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Specialist to join its in-house Legal Department. The ideal candidate will bring prior experience supporting legal teams, particularly in matters involving bankruptcy. This is a great opportunity for a Legal Administrative Specialist who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is looking to grow within a dynamic legal team.
Key Responsibilities of the Legal Administrative Specialist:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and legal professionals, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations for the Legal Department.
- As a Legal Administrative Specialist, you will manage legal documentation, maintain case files, and assist with the preparation of court filings, especially in bankruptcy-related matters.
- Coordinate communications with external counsel, courts, and internal departments, acting as a liaison for the legal team.
- Maintain legal calendars, track deadlines, and support case management systems.
- The Legal Administrative Specialist will also assist with legal research and due diligence tasks as needed.
- Ensure confidentiality and accuracy in handling sensitive legal documents and correspondence.
- Support special projects and process improvements within the Legal Department.
Qualifications for the Legal Administrative Specialist:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Specialist or in a similar legal support role.
- Strong familiarity with bankruptcy proceedings is highly preferred.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid work environment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid work flexibility
- A supportive and professional legal team environment
- Opportunities for growth and development as a Legal Administrative Specialist
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MaxSalary: USD70000
MinSalary: USD55000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.