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Summary
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
- 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
- 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
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
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Job Description
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
- 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
- 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
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
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