Administrative Assistant in Chicago, IL

Administrative Assistant Job Description

Administrative assistants prepare administrative documents and correspondence and oversee day-to-day office operations and administrative support activities. They may support receptionists or secretaries as needed. Administrative assistants work directly with the legal support supervisor and must maintain a professional working relationship with lawyers and legal staff. Employers generally prefer two to five years of work experience. Administrative assistants must be detail oriented and have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Typical administrative assistant duties:

Managing budgetary information and coordinating the ordering of office supplies and facility maintenance

Preparing a variety of documents necessary for the administrative operations of the law office, such as time cards and expense reports, and fulfilling check requests

Preparing, organizing and maintaining correspondence and administrative files

Scheduling and coordinating meetings and conferences

Providing relief to receptionists by answering incoming phone calls or assisting secretarial staff by handling word processing, filing and document transmission

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Salary for Administrative Assistant in Chicago, IL

50325 - 63135

25th percentile

50325

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

55510

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

75th percentile

63135

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

Projected salaries for related positions

Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Senior Executive Assistant

91805

99430

114375

Executive Assistant

68320

82655

104310

Senior Administrative Assistant

57035

63440

72590

Entry-Level Administrative Assistant

45750

49410

52155

Administrative Project Manager

81130

99125

116510

Project Assistant/Coordinator

46360

55205

60085

Office Manager

66185

73505

80215

Front Desk Coordinator

44835

47885

52460

Receptionist

43920

46360

49715

Legal Administrative Assistant

49715

55510

59780

Sales Assistant

49105

52765

58865

Marketing Assistant

48495

53985

62220

Property Management Assistant

48190

53070

60085

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