Legal Assistant

The Brattle Group•Chicago, IL

19d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Brattle Group is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Chicago office. This is a varied, fast-paced role involving substantial review of client and corporate vendor agreements, ad hoc legal research, policy drafting, and other legal-related support. The position offers opportunities to learn about legal concepts, litigation processes, and business operations while working closely with the Legal Department, domestic and international consulting and corporate services staff, external law firm personnel, and client procurement departments. As the firm grows, the role may offer increasing responsibility and challenging work. The Legal Assistant supports all Brattle offices and may need schedule flexibility to accommodate domestic and international offices in alternate time zones. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. The anticipated annual base gross salary range in Chicago is $60,000–$65,000; actual salary depends on factors including experience and training. Eligible roles may receive a bonus based on individual and firm performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
1–3 years of experience in a business environment; experience in a legal or professional services firm is preferred. Internships count toward this experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Windows.
Excellent research skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to triage multiple issues and tasks.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, written and oral communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to support all Brattle offices and flexibility to accommodate domestic and international offices in alternate time zones.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a legal or professional services firm.

Responsibilities

Assist with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating consulting client and corporate vendor contracts, including engagement letters, master services and subcontractor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, vendor contracts, and other corporate contracts.
Assist with contract- and corporate-related portions of proposals and responses to requests for proposals from prospective clients.
Collaborate with billing personnel to open and track new client projects, including tracking new project information.
Support general corporate matters by maintaining corporate filings, subsidiary and shareholder records, and assisting with annual corporate insurance renewals.
Provide ad hoc legal research, draft policies, and provide other legal-related support.