Legal Assistant

Estate Planning Legal Assistant – Chicago Loop (Hybrid)Mid-sized Chicago law firm is hiring an estate planning legal assistant to support 3-4 attorneys, including two early-career attorneys who'd benefit from a more seasoned assistant. Established estate planning practice with 15-20 people across paralegals and legal assistants.The work is day-to-day execution: editing and formatting wills, trusts, and powers of attorney; attending signings as witness or notary; assembling closing binders; managing calendars and client communication; billing support.What you need:3-5 years as a legal secretary or assistant in estate planning or wealth preservationAdvanced Word (styles), Outlook, PDF manipulationNetDocuments, Litera Compare, Winscribe a plusStrong proofreading and attention to detailLogistics:First 90 days fully on-site, then 1 day remote$65K+ for 1-3 years but DOEBenefits:BCBS health insuranceDental, vision, and ancillary coveragePaid time off, STD/LTD401(k) with company matchPre-tax commuter and parkingFSA and education reimbursement