Legal Administrative Assistant

Akerman LLP • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Ability to work independently, manage a heavy caseload, and multitask in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Excel and PowerPoint preferred

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
• Other administrative and legal support duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan
• Transportation Program
• Discretionary holiday bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees