Corporate and Real Estate Transactional Legal Assistant

Company: LHH US
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description LHH is partnering with a valued Chicago law firm client to find an exceptional Legal Assistant with strong real estate and corporate law experience. If you're ready to advance your career with a top-tier team, submit your resume today! Requirements: 3 years of legal secretarial or assistant experience in corporate and real estate transactional law Comfortable working with corporate formation and organizational documents Tech-savvy with strong skills in Microsoft Word 365 (including styles), Outlook, PDF editing, and typing 70-80 wpm Proficient in Excel, time-entry systems and document management tools Familiar with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, DocuSign, and standard office equipment Excellent written and verbal communication, proofreading, attention to detail, and organizational skills Responsibilities: Provide administrative and executive support to 2-4 attorneys in corporate and real estate transactional practices Prepare, edit, and format a variety of legal documents (e.g., contracts, purchase agreements, leases, affidavits, opinion letters, deeds, and more) Assist with corporate and real estate closings, including new matter openings, closing binders, and file organization for storage Create, organize, and maintain both physical and electronic files Assist with opening new business matters and drafting basic correspondence, engagement letters, and conflict letters Review and triage incoming emails and correspondence; handle scheduling, billing, and administrative inquiries as directed Support attorneys with billing, including sending invoices, tracking balances, and preparing monthly expenses Manage calendars: schedule appointments, meetings, and calls; maintain contact lists in Outlook Help track attorney CLE credits Perform other administrative duties as assigned The anticipated salary range for this position is between $60K and $70K. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and reimbursement and retirement programs. Available paid leave may include paid time off, parental and holiday pay. Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year Search managed by: Caroline Lipscomb Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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