Legal Assistant- Corporate Transactions and Franchise

A law firm's Chicago office is looking for a detail-oriented, proactive Legal Assistant with at least three years of experience in corporate transactions and franchise law. In this role, you'll support attorneys across a busy workload while providing top-notch administrative support to business clients. Success here means thriving under pressure, bringing a professional demeanor, and having solid technical and organizational chops.

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What You'll Do:Manage demanding, high-volume scheduling for both attorneys and clientsAct as a key point of contact for clients — fielding calls and nurturing strong relationshipsDraft and prepare sensitive correspondence, reports, and legal paperworkBuild and maintain spreadsheets, using formulas and pivot tablesManage attorney billing and time-entry tasksKeep client files organized, both physically and digitally (using NetDocs)Support corporate closings and franchise deals as they happenAlways protect the confidentiality of firm and client informationPitch in on front-desk/reception coverage when neededTake on other administrative work as it comes up
What You'll Need:Legal Background:At least 3 years working in corporate transactionsAt least 1 year working in Franchise LawComfort with closing procedures, entity formation, and corporate governance paperworkTech Skills:Strong command of Microsoft 365, particularly:Excel (formulas, pivot tables)PowerPoint (building polished presentations)Outlook and Word (calendar management, legal document formatting)Experience working within a document management systemOrganizational Ability:Comfortable juggling multiple priorities under tight deadlinesBackground with billing and time-entry softwareCommunication & Client Interaction:Strong written and verbal communicationPolished, professional interpersonal style for client-facing workSound judgment and discretion with confidential materialPersonal Qualities:Detail-oriented, proactive, and dependableFlexible and collaborative when priorities shiftRespectful and ethical in all dealingsEducation:High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred (legal studies, business, or related field a plus)
Why This Role: The firm prioritizes integrity, excellence, and teamwork, and aims to create a supportive environment where employees can grow and contribute meaningfully. xzbcwsv Compensation is competitive, and benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D coverage, short-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and flexible spending and transit account options.