Top 59 Legal receptionist Jobs in Illinois

Practice Assistant / Legal Secretary
Kirkland and Ellis —Chicago, IL
- $61,000 - $115,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Residential
- Administrative experience
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Legal Secretary
Mulherin, Rehfeldt & Varchetto —Lisle, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Administrative experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Full-Time Legal Secretary, Onsite
Kennedy Watkins LLC —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Receptionist/Legal Assistant
Benckendorf & Benckendorf, P.C. —Morton, IL
- $19 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Front Desk Receptionist (Hindi / Gujarati) 1 year exp required
Sager Law Group —Des Plaines, IL
- $17.60 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Administrative experience
- US work authorization
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
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1d
Legal Secretary - Plaintiff Litigation
LHH US —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $72,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Military encouraged
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Legal Administrative Assistant
The Hunt Law Group —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Legal Secretary
Latham & Watkins LLP —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Administrative Assistant - Legal Services
Wespath Benefits and Investments —Glenview, IL
- $64,000 - $80,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
PHONE RECEPTIONIST
Law Offices of Bradley S Dworkin P C —Chicago, IL
- $22 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Legal Administrative Assistant
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath —Chicago, IL
- $31.79 - $38.97 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Legal Administrative Assistant
Venable LLP —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $110,000 a year
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Office Assistant 23-89
Office of the Illinois Attorney General —Chicago, IL
- $299 - $653 a month
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Typing
- 2 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Office Assistant 24-61
Office of the Illinois Attorney General —Chicago, IL
- $299 - $653 a month
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Typing
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Legal Administrative Assistants
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP —Chicago, IL
- Up to $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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5d
Legal Secretary
Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP —Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Administrative experience
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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Office Assistant, 25-41
Office of the Illinois Attorney General —Chicago, IL
- $299 - $653 a month
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Typing
- 2 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Administrative Assistant
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid —East Saint Louis, IL
- $44,000 - $58,500 a year
- 5 years
- Research
- Data entry
- Loan forgiveness
- Retirement plan
Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
Lichtman Eisen Partners, Ltd. —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
Stange Law Firm —Bloomington, IL
- Full-time
- Remote
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Editing
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays

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Practice Assistant / Legal Secretary

Kirkland and Ellis -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$61,000 - $115,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

Legal correspondence preparation
Microsoft Excel
Business travel arrangements
Serving clients
Business support experience for legal executives
Content editing
Word embeddings
Filing
Team scheduling
Legal document sorting and filing
Legal timekeeping
Administrative experience
Transcription
Expense reports
Legal administrative experience
Law office experience
Document viewing software
Senior level
Communication skills
Adobe Acrobat
Office record organization

Full Job Description

About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

What You’ll Do

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Practice Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative legal environment. This role is ideal for an experienced legal administrative professional who thrives on multitasking, delivering exceptional client service, and producing high-quality work.

Provide daily administrative support to attorneys, including calendar management, travel coordination, and meeting scheduling
Prepare, revise, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and presentations
Manage time entry, expense reports, and new client/matter intake
Handle document comparison, transcription, and formatting using Microsoft Office and Adobe tools
Maintain organized electronic and physical files in compliance with firm policies
Collaborate with internal teams (Accounting, IT, Conference Services, etc.)
Deliver high-level client service and support team workflows

What You’ll Bring

5+ years of legal secretarial or related administrative experience
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word (including formatting/styles) required
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat preferred
Strong proofreading, organizational, and multitasking skills
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Work Environment

Standard hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (35 hours/week)
Flexibility for overtime as needed
Professional, team-oriented, and fast-paced legal setting

Why Kirkland & Ellis?

Join one of the world’s leading law firms known for excellence, collaboration, and career growth. You’ll work alongside top legal professionals and play a key role in delivering exceptional client service.

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If you’re a proactive, detail-driven professional looking to advance your legal administrative career, we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Chicago. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation Range:

Chicago: $61,000 - $115,000

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland.

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All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MK1

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