Entry-Level Assistant — Legal Salary in Chicago, IL | Robert Half

Entry-Level Assistant — Legal in Chicago, IL

Entry-Level Assistant — Legal Job Description

Duties include those described for administrative assistant, but this position supports a corporate legal department or law firm exclusively. Additional responsibilities include assisting lawyers with screening client calls, preparing business correspondence and transcribing dictation. Must have excellent computer and communication skills; understand local and state or provincial rules regarding pleadings and discovery formats, deadlines, and filing requirements; be familiar with court structures, vendors and other legal resources; and have basic knowledge of legal terminology.

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Spreadsheets
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
LexisNexis
Photocopying/Scanning documents
File Management
Legal Documentation
Calendar Management
Pleadings
Salary for Entry-Level Assistant — Legal in Chicago, IL
49910 - 60140
25th percentile
49910
New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties
50th percentile
55800
Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role
75th percentile
60140
Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available
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