Top 114 Entry level administrative assistant Jobs in Chicago, Il

SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL
State of Illinois —Chicago, IL
- $10,350 - $11,600 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Office Administrator – Customer & Project Support
3JM Exteriors Inc —Woodridge, IL
- $18 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Office
- Driver's License
- QuickBooks
- Paid time off
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OFFICE ASSOCIATE SS
State of Illinois —Chicago, IL
- $4,144 - $5,429 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
4d
Receptionist/Office Clerk
Ada S McKinley Community Services Inc —Chicago, IL
- $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Office
- Administrative experience
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Part-Time Administrative Assistant
DePaul University —Chicago, IL
- $18.70 - $21.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
PT Administrative Clerk
JANE ADDAMS RESOURCE CORPORATION —Chicago, IL
- $25.27 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Organizational skills
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Patient Administrative Coordinator
Team Rehabilitation Services, LLC —Chicago, IL
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- No experience needed
- Profit sharing
- Continuing education credits
STAFF ASST
City of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- From $68,616 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Office
- Fair chance
5d
Operations Support Specialist
Showbay 24 LLC —Chicago, IL
- $51,000 - $53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Computer literacy
- No high school diploma
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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OFFICE ASSISTANT
Tortilleria Atotonilco —Chicago, IL
- From $17.05 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid time off
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12d
Administrative Assistant
Baird & Warner —Chicago, IL
- $40,000 - $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Office
- Administrative experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I
State of Illinois —Park Forest, IL
- $5,834 - $8,307 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
4d
Staff Assistant (ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I)
State of Illinois —Westchester, IL
- $5,834 - $8,307 a month
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
8d
Probate Team Assistant/Clerk
Malman Law —Chicago, IL
- $38,000 - $40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid jury duty
- Health savings account
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10d
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
A Property Management Company —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Sales
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
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Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Alchemy Acupuncture & Herbs —Chicago, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Clinic
- Cleaning
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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5d
Administrative Assistant
White Castle —Bedford Park, IL
- $23.96 - $31.94 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- High school diploma or GED
- Warehouse
- Organizational skills
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
11d
Entry Level Admin
Pediatrics On Demand Inc —Oak Lawn, IL
- Part-time
- Google Workspace
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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Membership & Operations Associate
Smithbucklin —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Work from home
Receptionist
Stewart Title Guaranty Company —Oak Lawn, IL
- $31,200.00 - $49,026.16 a year
- Online Application
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance

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SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL

State of Illinois -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time | Apprenticeship
$10,350 - $11,600 a month

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Dependent care reimbursement
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Flexible schedule
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Administrative experience
Driver's License
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Full Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 57541
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 08/25/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $10,350 - $11,600/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC010 Collective Bargaining Coverage

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Special Assistant to the General Counsel. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Essential Functions

Serves as Special Assistant to the General Counsel
Serves as Special Assistant Attorney General, providing legal research, analysis, advice, and consultation on major federal litigation involving the Department
Represents the Department in the circuit court of Cook County in mental health court petitions involving youth in care
Devises and identifies legal strategies and advises on associated risks
Serves as the agency liaison to the Child Welfare Litigation Bureau, functioning as the point person for questions, issues, discovery meetings, or other matters
Provides input and assistance to the General Counsel in general law matters
Provides input into various committees involving outside groups, as designated by the General Counsel
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

Requires graduation from an accredited law school and possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
Requires three years of administrative experience in the practice of law

Preferred Qualifications

3 years of professional experience as an attorney in civil litigation, class action litigation, or in government agencies
1 year of experience as an attorney in cases involving child welfare or juvenile law.
3 years of professional experience as an attorney conducting legal analysis.
3 years of substantive legal writing experience as an attorney in the areas of motions, pleadings, briefs, and memoranda.
3 years of professional experience working in a liaison capacity with various internal and external entities.

Conditions of Employment

Requires the ability to pass a background check.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. The Office of Legal Services works in a supportive capacity to ensure Departmental adherence to all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and court orders.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 60 E Van Buren, Chicago, Illinois, 60605
Agency Contact: Michael Bernardy

[email protected] (for questions only)

Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance

Revolving Door –

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this
position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during
State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

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