20 Best legal secretary jobs in Chicago, IL (Hiring Now!)

Paralegal - Housing
Legal Aid Chicago —Chicago, IL
Research, develop, and implement systemic and complaint-based testing projects. This initiative will combat sex-based discrimination by filing complaints,…
From $44,863 a year
Litigation Secretary (Aviation)
Hinshaw & Culbertson —Chicago, IL
Screens telephone calls and/or take messages when needed. Reviews and processes all incoming mail. Knowledge of State and Federal court rules (including e…
Estimated: $71.3K - $90.3K a year
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8d
Legal Administrator
Komatsu —Chicago, IL
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through…
Estimated: $68.9K - $87.2K a year
IP Litigation Paralegal
Honigman LLP —Chicago, IL
Edit and proofread documents for accuracy and compliance with applicable federal and state statutes and local rules. College degree, four-year degree preferred.
$75,000 - $90,000 a year
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12d
Patent Docket Specialist
Morgan Lewis —Chicago, IL
Processing delivery of incoming electronic communications pursuant to departmental procedures. The total compensation package for this position may also include…
$56,708 - $90,732 a year
Litigation Paralegal - Experienced
Gutnicki LLP —Skokie, IL
E-file in state and federal courts. Organize and track case files and dockets. Maintain contact with attorneys, staff and clients as required, as well as…
Estimated: $57.3K - $72.5K a year
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Lead Paralegal / Chicago, Boston or Warren, NJ (HQ)
Everest Re Group, Ltd. —Chicago, IL
Maintain accurate and organized documentation of reinsurance contracts, amendments and related agreements and correspondence.
Estimated: $60.9K - $77.1K a year
Program Paralegal
Wilson Elser —Chicago, IL
A bachelor’s degree is required; a BA in Paralegal Studies or a Paralegal Certificate is a plus. Combining a steep learning curve with a highly collaborative…
Estimated: $63.7K - $80.7K a year
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Trust and Estate Planning Paralegal
Vedder Price P.C. —Chicago, IL
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed…
Estimated: $70.5K - $89.3K a year
UCC Finance Paralegal II
Latham & Watkins LLP —Chicago, IL
The UCC Finance Paralegal II is an integral part of Latham’s Finance team and will be responsible for performing legal tasks, working on legal projects, and…
$85,000 - $100,000 a year
Litigation Paralegal
CNA Insurance —Chicago, IL
May draft legal documents in compliance with court requests and applicable federal, state, local or administrative regulations.
$44,000 - $74,000 a year
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Foley & Lardner LLP —Chicago, IL
This entails creating, revising, and filing of all prosecution documents in US and PCT applications, corresponding with foreign associates regarding all aspects…
$75,100 - $133,700 a year
Paralegal - Finance
Mayer Brown LLP —Chicago, IL
Files UCC and corporate/partnership organizational and other documents with state offices. Orders/reviews/charts lien searches, order business entity documents…
Estimated: $66.9K - $84.7K a year
Franchise and Corporate Paralegal
@properties Christie's International Real Estate —Chicago, IL
Coordinate the filing and renewal of franchise registrations and disclosures with various state agencies. Manage and track the franchise disclosure and renewal…
Estimated: $79.8K - $101K a year
Litigation Paralegal
Dworkin and Maciariello —Chicago, IL
Drafting HIPAA Motions/Orders, Treatment Lists, and discovery to issue, as well as answering discovery requests by reviewing case files, medical records, and…
$28 - $33 an hour
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12d
Paralegal
Volunteers Of America Of Illinois —Chicago, IL
Bachelors degree in Paralegal Studies or related field; Paralegal certification preferred. Proven experience as a paralegal, preferably in a non-profit or…
$35,000 a year
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Intellectual Property Docketing Manager
Nixon Peabody LLP —Chicago, IL
Maintain and further develop the country law files as well as the auto-docketing configuration in the IP docketing system. Proficiency in IP docketing systems.
$101,423 - $163,747 a year
Senior Trademark Paralegal
Capstone Search Partners —Chicago, IL
Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in managing trademark portfolios, handling trademark clearance, and driving U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution…
$100,000 - $130,000 a year
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Sr Paralegal
Kosmos Corp —Chicago, IL
The role also involves filing documents with local, state, and federal courts, scheduling and summarizing depositions, and assisting with trial preparation.
Estimated: $63.5K - $80.3K a year
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Patent Prosecution Paralegal
Capstone Search Partners —Chicago, IL
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; Paralegal certification is a plus. Client Communication: Draft and send correspondence to clients, providing clear and…
$70,000 - $130,000 a year
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Paralegal - Housing

Legal Aid Chicago - Chicago, IL

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Job Details

From $44,863 a year

Benefits

Internet reimbursement
Paid parental leave
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Loan forgiveness

Qualifications

Bilingual
Fair Housing regulations
Mid-level
Bachelor's degree
Paralegal experience
Library services

Full Job Description

Description: Legal Aid Chicago encourages applicants with relevant volunteer and work experience, who have experiences with our client communities or individuals who identify as a person of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrant, or otherwise having backgrounds and experiences that are underrepresented in the legal profession to apply.

For over 50 years, Legal Aid Chicago has provided free civil legal assistance to people living in poverty in metropolitan Chicago. Each year our attorneys, volunteers, and staff help resolve civil legal problems, including domestic violence, consumer fraud, and unfair evictions. Legal Aid Chicago was founded on the philosophy that all individuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation, regardless of their income. We work to ensure that poverty is not an impediment to justice by dismantling the legal barriers that perpetuate inequality. Legal Aid Chicago staff live our mission through our core values of equity, excellence, inclusion, kindness, and respect.

Position: The Housing Practice Group has an opening for a paralegal that will serve as our Testing Coordinator for the Fair Housing Investigation and Enforcement Initiative. This initiative will combat sex-based discrimination by filing complaints, negotiating with housing providers to affirmatively further fair housing, and training community partners and tenants on how to assert fair housing rights.

Responsibilities:

Research, develop, and implement systemic and complaint-based testing projects
Recruit, train, and maintain a diverse pool of testers
Coordinate testing assignments
Conduct fair housing tests and analyze test results
Create, maintain, and update tester forms and training materials
Maintain contact with testers and manage tester retention
Manage investigations related and testing materials
Make appropriate referrals inside Legal Aid Chicago and to external partners
Maintain and update Test Log and Test Database
Assist with enforcement reporting and grant reporting
Assist with research, analysis, and data gathering activities
Maintain case files and accurate timekeeping in electronic case management system
General paralegal duties and
Other tasks as assigned by Supervising Attorneys and Director

Legal Aid Chicago offers a hybrid work environment. Our office, located in downtown Chicago at 120 S. LaSalle Street, is ADA accessible and has convenient access to public transportation and local expressways. This position may require travel throughout Cook County for testing and/or outreach events.

Salary and Benefits:

This position is part of the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW Local 2320. The Collective Bargaining Agreement sets employment terms and compensation is determined by the CBA salary scale, based on paid experience.

The Paralegal position begins at $44,863 and increases for every relevant year of experience.

Legal Aid Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Bilingual Paralegals are eligible for an additional stipend
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of employment
Time Off: 15 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first year of employment
19 paid holidays, including four (4) floating holidays
Twelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six months of employment
403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment
$50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, at no cost
Access to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no cost
Monthly internet reimbursement
Legal Aid Chicago is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the federal public service loan forgiveness program

Requirements:

Undergraduate degree strongly preferred. Applicants must have excellent oral and written skills. Ability to work collaboratively with others, and to draft documents including letters and basic pleadings is essential. The applicant’s personal background, experience, or professional background should reflect an ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations with clients, co-workers and the community we serve. Good organizational, information-gathering, and case management skills are essential.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of two primary professional references and one alternative professional reference. For applicants with previous work experience, one reference must be a former supervisor. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

Legal Aid Chicago is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status, or ex-offender status, or any other protected status.

If an accommodation is needed to complete this application, contact Human Resources at [email protected].

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legal secretary jobs in Chicago, IL

Paralegal - Housing

Litigation Secretary (Aviation)

Legal Administrator

IP Litigation Paralegal

Patent Docket Specialist

Litigation Paralegal - Experienced

Lead Paralegal / Chicago, Boston or Warren, NJ (HQ)

Program Paralegal

Trust and Estate Planning Paralegal

UCC Finance Paralegal II

Litigation Paralegal

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Paralegal - Finance

Franchise and Corporate Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

Paralegal

Intellectual Property Docketing Manager

Senior Trademark Paralegal

Sr Paralegal

Patent Prosecution Paralegal

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