Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers throughout the United States.
Akerman is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys across Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, and Labor & Employment practices in our Chicago office.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in complex civil litigation and transactional matters and will thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of complex litigation experience, including familiarity with Illinois and federal rules of civil procedure;
- Experience supporting Labor & Employment attorneys, including preparation of pleadings, correspondence, and administrative filings;
- Some transactional experience, primarily in the areas of commercial real estate and labor & employment matters;
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word (Excel and PowerPoint preferred);
- Experience with electronic filing in state and federal courts and legal calendaring systems;
- Excellent typing, proofreading, document comparison, TOC/TOA preparation, and organizational skills;
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with attorneys, clients, and staff;
- Meticulous attention to detail, discretion, and confidentiality; and
- Ability to work independently, manage a heavy caseload, and multitask in a fast‑paced environment
Responsibilities:
- Preparing, formatting, proofreading, and filing litigation and labor & employment documents;
- Maintaining case files and managing deadlines for a heavy litigation caseload;
- Assisting with commercial real estate transactions, including closing documents and correspondence;
- Drafting correspondence, electronic form letters, and other legal documents;
- Coordinating calendars, tracking deadlines, and supporting attorneys across multiple practice areas; and
- Other administrative and legal support duties as assigned.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package.
Job Type: Full-Time; Monday - Friday (Hybrid) (ability to work extended hours when necessary)
Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000 (Actual salary is based on experience and job qualifications.)
Bonus: Discretionary holiday bonus
Benefits: Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401k Profit Sharing Plan, and Transportation Program
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. EOE
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Skills Required
- Minimum of 5 years of complex litigation experience
- Familiarity with Illinois and federal rules of civil procedure
- Experience supporting Labor & Employment attorneys
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word
- Experience with electronic filing in state and federal courts
- Excellent typing, proofreading, organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
- Ability to work independently and manage heavy caseload
What We Do
Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers throughout the United States.
