Legal Secretary Jobs in Chicago, IL
BMO Financial
$132600 - $247000
Chicago, IL
The successful candidate will join a collaborative, high‑performing team of legal professionals and will be responsible for advising on a broad range of legal, regulatory, and corporate secretarial matters, with a primary focus on subsidiary governance, board operations, and transactional support. Application Deadline: 04/16/2026Address: 320 S Canal StreetJob Family Group: LegalBMO Financial Group (“BMO”) is seeking a Senior Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary to support Enterprise Board Governance for its U.S. subsidiaries.
Roseland Community Hospital
$50000 - $55000
Chicago, IL
This role will assist with managing contracts, maintaining legal files, recording and distributing board meeting minutes, and supporting the legal team in various healthcare-related legal matters. 2. Legal Documentation & Administration: · Organize and maintain legal documents, including contracts, filings, and correspondence, ensuring they are accurately recorded and easily accessible.
Jobot
$50000 - $72000
Chicago, IL
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Jobot
$60000 - $85000
Chicago, IL
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Jobot
$75000 - $95000
Chicago, IL
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Jobot
$150000 - $200000
Chicago, IL
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Jobot
$60000 - $80000
Chicago, IL
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CFS
$65000 - $75000
Itasca, IL
You will be responsible for managing confidential documentation, coordinating legal workflows, and supporting high‑level decision-making in a fast‑paced environment. As a Legal Executive Assistant, you will partner closely with attorneys and senior executives, ensuring the smooth operation of daily legal and executive functions.
Jobot
$50000 - $60000
Oak Lawn, IL
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Beacon Hill
$70000 - $80000
Chicago, IL
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries.
Addison Group
$80000 - $110000
Chicago, IL
This is a highly visible and collaborative role, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys creative problem-solving, and embraces evolving responsibilities. You’ll coordinate complex schedules, handle confidential communications, and take ownership of ongoing projects, travel arrangements, and firm initiatives.
Lewis Brisbois
Highland, Indiana
Essential functions of this role include docketing, scheduling of appointments including travel, depositions, and various meetings, filing and serving documents both state and federal, creating legal documents, opening new matters, and processing various financial related tasks. Overview: The Highland, IN office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a legal secretary with litigation experience.
Swanson Martin and Bell LLP
$30.22 - $35.71
Chicago, IL
Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP has an opening for an experienced Legal Secretary to support litigation attorneys out of our downtown Chicago office. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, able to manage busy attorneys and work independently.
Watson Dwyer Inc.
$75000 - $85000
Chicago, Illinois
Seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join the team of an established law office in downtown Chicago! Seeking someone with prior law firm experience, professionalism working with attorneys, and who is very organized and detail-oriented.
Orion Placement
$60000 - $75000
Chicago, Illinois
Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant, Real Estate Legal Assistant, Transactional Legal Assistant, Legal Assistant Real Estate, Real Estate Practice Assistant, Legal Secretary Real Estate, Closing Assistant. Nice to haves: Preferred commercial real estate transaction experience, closing support experience, and broader law firm real estate practice exposure.
Galapagos
Chicago, IL
We are GALAPAGOS, headquartered in Belgium and growing our executive team in the U.S., with a mission to focus on delivering best-in-class medicines with transformational impact for patients by accelerating life-changing science and innovation in areas of high unmet need, primarily immunology and oncology. Partner with Finance and Business Controllers to oversee the full vendor and financial management cycle—including PR/PO/GR creation, contract onboarding, invoice processing, internal approvals in SAP, expense reporting, and ongoing budget tracking and spend management.
Dream Exchange
Chicago, IL
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical proficiency, excellent writing and communication skills, and a high level of discretion and professionalism. Required: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a legal assistant, preferably within a corporate or law firm environment with exposure to corporate law.
TempExperts
Chicago, IL
This isnt just another support roleyoull be a key player working alongside high-performing attorneys on complex cases, including trial preparation, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If youre someone who thrives under pressure, stays two steps ahead, and takes pride in being the person attorneys rely onthis role was built for you. ?
Latham & Watkins LLP
$70000 - $85000
Chicago, Illinois
This role will be responsible for directly assisting an assigned group of local attorneys in addition to providing global team support with a variety of administrative responsibilities, while assisting lawyers with client intake tasks such as processing conflicts of interest and new business intake forms. About Latham & Watkins: Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy.
Jobot
$65000 - $91000
Chicago, IL
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Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy LLC
Chicago, Illinois
The Legal Administrative Assistant will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the office by assisting the Office Administrator, providing administrative support to legal assistants, paralegals and attorneys, and helping maintain an organized and efficient workplace. The role is highly collaborative and requires regular interaction with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative staff to ensure the office runs efficiently and professionally.
UB Greensfelder LLP
Chicago, Illinois
Renowned for its best-in-class client service and litigation excellence, UBG was named "2025 Ohio and Missouri Firm of the Year" byBenchmark Litigationand consistently earns top-tier accolades from Chambers and Partners. Established in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., UB Greensfelder has quickly emerged as a super-regional powerhouse firm in the Midwest and in top-tier business centers.
UB Greensfelder LLP
Chicago, Illinois
Renowned for its best-in-class client service and litigation excellence, UBG was named "2025 Ohio and Missouri Firm of the Year" byBenchmark Litigationand consistently earns top-tier accolades from Chambers and Partners. Established in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., UB Greensfelder has quickly emerged as a super-regional powerhouse firm in the Midwest and in top-tier business centers.
Illinois Secretary of State
Chicago, IL
Overview: Under administrative direction of the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel and/or the Director of the Department of Personnel, serves as staff attorney performing complex technical legal functions as lead attorney for arbitration, unemployment, mediation, unfair labor practice charges, and Merit Commission hearings as directed, as well as matters before the Department of Human Rights and the Human Rights Commission; assists with labor relations and provides legal advice to the Department of Personnel on matters involving labor relations; provides guidance on policy changes as they relate to changes to the law; assists Director of Personnel with legislative analysis as it relates to the personnel and human resources matters. Serves as staff attorney performing complex technical legal functions as lead attorney for arbitration, unemployment, mediation, unfair labor practice charges, and Merit Commission hearings and appeals, as directed, as well as matters before the Department of Human Rights and the Human Rights Commission; Serves as liaison to the Attorney General’s office on legal matters assigned to them for representation, coordinating with them on all aspects of the cases.
Illinois Secretary of State
Joliet, IL
Conducts formal driver’s license hearings, as required under 625 ILCS 5/2 118 Illinois Vehicle Code to recommend disposition of petitioner's request for driving relief; rules on admissibility and relevance of evidence, motions and objections; examines witnesses; determines facts to assess and interpret evidence and testimony considering legal implications, applications of law, rules and policies and the public safety; subpoenas witnesses or documents. In preparation of hearings cases, confers with the public, witnesses, other attorneys and departmental personnel as it relates to the formal hearing process; conducts investigations and researches activities to determine facts; answers inquiries regarding legal matters pertaining to the administrative hearings process.
Chicago Public Schools
$50000 - $66000
Chicago, IL
Reporting to the Unit’sGeneral Counsel, Managing Deputy General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Assistant Deputy General Counsel, Senior Assistant General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel and Business Operations Administrator in the Law Department,the Legal Assistant performsroutine administrative duties for assignedattorneys and provides general administrative support across the Law Office. The School Law Unit provides legal guidance to staff on a wide range of legal and policy issues affecting schools, student rights and privacy, the student code of conduct, student enrollment and transfers, school accountability, Local School Council issues, legislative review, charter school matters, and educational initiatives.
Jobot
$50000 - $90000
Chicago, IL
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Jobot
$65000 - $85000
Chicago, IL
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Mandarich Law Group, LLP
Chicago, IL
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and legal management software (i.e. JST preferred). Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal team, including document preparation, filing, and general office tasks.
Masuda Funai
Schaumburg, IL
With offices in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles and Schaumburg, , the firm assists clients in every aspect of business, including establishing, acquiring, financing and selling operations and facilities; transferring overseas employees to the U.S. providing employment and benefits counseling; structuring the distribution and sale of products throughout the U.S. and delivering commercial and patent litigation services. Since its founding in 1929, Masuda Funai has focused its practice on successfully representing international and domestic companies entering, operating and expanding in the United States.
Goldberg Segalla LLP
$28 - $42
Chicago, IL
In this role, the legal assistant will provide administrative and secretarial support to assigned attorneys and provide backup to other attorneys as requested, and assist with administrative tasks as it relates to the specific office and attorneys. Today, our more than 500 attorneys are trusted counselors to public and private clients in key sectors and industries including construction and energy, transportation, manufacturing, retail and hospitality, and insurance.
Goldberg Segalla LLP
$24 - $38
Chicago, IL
Goldberg Segalla LLP, a national law firm with more than 23 offices in 11 states, seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to join its team as an experience Workers' Compensation Defense Legal Assistant supporting attorneys at our Chicago office. Today, our more than 500 attorneys are trusted counselors to public and private clients in key sectors and industries including construction and energy, transportation, manufacturing, retail and hospitality, and insurance.
Klain and Associates
Chicago, IL
Klain and Associates, LLC is a boutique law firm located in the heart of downtown Chicago, committed to delivering exceptional legal services with a personalized touch. This is not an entry-level position—you’ll need to manage a high volume of work with accuracy and professionalism, while delivering excellent client service and internal support.
Troutman Pepper
$80000 - $100000
Chicago, GA
The LPA will anticipate, plan and proactively meet the business needs of the attorneys and execute assignments demonstrating a general knowledge of the assigned timekeepers’ practice areas and clients to ensure extraordinary client satisfaction. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide high-quality service and partner effectively with diverse groups of people at various levels within the firm, clients, and vendors.
Rush University Medical Center
$29.36 - $47.79
Chicago, IL
Provides identification, implementation and coordination of new and on-going projects including departmental budget and process improvement initiatives that require data collection. • Excellent interpersonal skills with particular emphasis on self-generating initiative for creative problem solving and providing complex assistance to visitors, guests, faculty and staff.
Strategic Employment
Chicago, IL
Manage electronic court filings, ensuring strict adherence to state and federal filing deadlines and procedures. You would be supporting multiple stakeholders and litigation attorneys through complex legal processes from start to finish.
Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
Chicago, IL
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights.
Ogletree Deakins
$50720 - $110000
Chicago, Illinois
Under general supervision, supports the delivery of quality legal services to clients by providing secretarial and administrative assistance to attorneys, performing complex and specialized secretarial and clerical tasks, and working collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.
Michael Page
$135000 - $185000
Chicago, IL
The Office Administrator role in Chicago leads the legal support staff for a 200+ person office, working closely with both the Global Director of Administration and the Office Managing Partner. If you bring strong managerial experience and an eagerness to partner with Firm leadership as an Office Administrator, we encourage you to apply today!
Ropes & Gray
$134700 - $205450
Chicago, Illinois
The firm has approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government in Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Milan, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C. The firm has consistently been recognized for its leading practices in many areas, including asset management, private equity, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring. Overview: The Office Administrator oversees the day-to-day management of the office, including, but not limited to, direct responsibility for the Legal Executive and Administrative Assistants, Reception and matrix management of Office Services, IT/AV, Facilities and Conference Services team members.
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
$50000 - $52000
Chicago, Illinois
Perform additional general office duties as assigned by the Billing Services Supervisor, including answering calls for the department, opening mail and preparing mail logs, responding to email requests and supporting various office administrative requests. The Opportunity: As a Billing Services Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the Billing Services Team with a wide range of billing tasks including, but not limited to, daily time entries, assisting with invoice back up, client data entry changes, client rate changes etc.
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP
$100000 - $275000
Chicago, Illinois
His broad background includes assisting financial institutions and real estate related entities in complicated foreclosure matters and lien priority disputes, defending financial institutions in TILA, RESPA, and FDCPA claims, and considerable experience defending mortgage servicers and corporations in class actions under the TCPA. Overview: Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm with offices in all 50 states, has excellent opportunities in its Chicago office for attorneys with 3–5 years of experience in Financial Services Litigation and/or Real Estate Litigation, with a strong focus on representing lenders and handling enforcement actions in both state and federal courts.
Illinois Secretary of State
Chicago, IL
Establishes models, exhibits, and other visual aids for use with administrative and court filings, and for hearings and trials; testifies on accounting issues in administrative proceedings, as well as state and federal court cases; assist with new case intake and evaluations of those cases to ensure the findings are within policy and procedure for the Securities financial forensics; assists in prepares reports for the review and drafting of proposed changes affecting the agency operations. Duties and Responsibilities:Performs a variety of administrative work in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and programs for the Department on forensic finances; reviews and recommends investigative procedures and technological resources for improvement; research issues and trends related to securities markets and enforcement such as, but not limited to, technologies, changes in federal enforcement practices, and regulatory developments.
Illinois Secretary of State
Chicago, IL
The Director of the Securities Department is a full time, in office, exempt position responsible for administering the statute which controls a major segment of the investment industry in the State of Illinois - the Illinois Securities Law of 1953, the Franchise Disclosure Act, and other related laws; The Director plans, coordinates supervises, reviews and analyzes the activities of a diverse legal and technical staff, of over 50 exempt, merit comp and union employees located in Chicago and Springfield, directly and through subordinates, for adherence to the legal requirements of the Illinois Securities Law and the Franchise Disclosure Act. 8.Conferring with representatives of agencies of other states and federal entities to prevent, detect, and prosecute violations of the Illinois Securities Law, the Franchise Disclosure Act, other states' Blue Sky Laws or the Federal Securities Act; conferring with appropriate executive officers of national and regional stock exchanges on matters affecting the investing public.
AECOM
Chicago, IL
We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. **Job Description** AECOM’s Design and Consulting Services-Americas legal department is actively seeking a creative, highly talented attorney to provide dedicated legal support to AECOM’s Advisory Services business line.