Family Law Legal Assistant

Family Law Legal Assistant

Position: Family Law Legal Assistant Full-Time Direct Hire
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience

Overview

LHH is partnering with agrowing family law firm in Chicago to identify a detail-oriented and compassionate Family Law Legal Assistant. This position supports attorneys in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and is well suited for someone who is highly organized, deadline-driven, and professional when communicating with clients during sensitive family law matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative and legal support to family law attorneys
• Draft, revise, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and case files
• Complete Cook County e-filings via Odyssey eFileIL, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local court rules
• Track filings, court notices, and confirmations
• Communicate with clients in a professional, courteous, and discreet manner
• Prepare and organize documents for hearings, mediations, and trials
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems
• Assist with billing, time entry, and general office support as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in family law
• Working knowledge of Cook County court procedures and e-filing (Odyssey eFileIL)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sensitivity

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $60,000-$80,000 based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to meaningful and impactful family law work

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Katie Soderberg

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Family Law Legal Assistant

Position: Family Law Legal Assistant Full-Time Direct Hire
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience

Overview

LHH is partnering with agrowing family law firm in Chicago to identify a detail-oriented and compassionate Family Law Legal Assistant. This position supports attorneys in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and is well suited for someone who is highly organized, deadline-driven, and professional when communicating with clients during sensitive family law matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative and legal support to family law attorneys
• Draft, revise, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and case files
• Complete Cook County e-filings via Odyssey eFileIL, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local court rules
• Track filings, court notices, and confirmations
• Communicate with clients in a professional, courteous, and discreet manner
• Prepare and organize documents for hearings, mediations, and trials
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems
• Assist with billing, time entry, and general office support as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in family law
• Working knowledge of Cook County court procedures and e-filing (Odyssey eFileIL)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sensitivity

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $60,000-$80,000 based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to meaningful and impactful family law work

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Katie Soderberg

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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