Wilsonelser
Legal Support Assistant
Chicago, Illinois. Posted 4 days ago
The role
You will support attorneys and Legal Administrative Assistants at a national law firm. The role covers client matters, document handling, billing support and general office administration.
What you will do
- Assist with opening and closing client matters
- Receive, sort, and distribute electronic notices, U.S. mail, faxes, and other documents
- Help organize and maintain physical and electronic files in the firm's document management systems
- Assist with client invoicing, including submission and verification of billing documentation
- Support the submission of vendor bills and check requests
- Research and respond to client billing inquiries
- Manage and update information using Excel spreadsheets
- Provide general administrative support to the office and team as needed
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 1 year of administrative or clerical experience in an office setting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional phone etiquette and customer service mindset
- High attention to detail with excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
- Comfort handling confidential information with discretion
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Willingness to work in person in an office environment
Nice to have
- Prior law firm experience
- Experience with document management or legal software
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- Generous PTO plan
- Access to corporate discount plans
- Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
Before you apply
- Wilson Elser participates in the federal E-Verify program and confirms work authorization for all new hires
About the company
Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. The posting describes a culture built on collaboration, innovation, client service and mutual respect.