<p>Family Law Legal Assistant</p> <p>Position: Family Law Legal Assistant | Full-Time | Direct Hire</p> <p>Location: Chicago, IL</p> <p>Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>LHH is partnering with a growing family law firm in Chicago to identify a detail-oriented and compassionate Family Law Legal Assistant. This position supports attorneys in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and is well suited for someone who is highly organized, deadline-driven, and professional when communicating with clients during sensitive family law matters.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Provide daily administrative and legal support to family law attorneys</p> </li><li> <p>Draft, revise, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents</p> </li><li> <p>Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and case files</p> </li><li> <p>Complete Cook County e-filings via Odyssey eFileIL, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local court rules</p> </li><li> <p>Track filings, court notices, and confirmations</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate with clients in a professional, courteous, and discreet manner</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare and organize documents for hearings, mediations, and trials</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain electronic and physical filing systems</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with billing, time entry, and general office support as needed</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>2+ years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in family law</p> </li><li> <p>Working knowledge of Cook County court procedures and e-filing (Odyssey eFileIL)</p> </li><li> <p>Strong organizational and time-management skills</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</p> </li><li> <p>Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sensitivity</p> </li></ul> <p>What We Offer</p> <ul> <li> <p>Competitive salary range of $60,000-$80,000 based on experience</p> </li><li> <p>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</p> </li><li> <p>401(k) plan with employer match</p> </li><li> <p>Supportive and collaborative team environment</p> </li><li> <p>Exposure to meaningful and impactful family law work</p> </li></ul> <p>Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year</p> <p>Search managed by: Katie Soderberg</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled</p> <p>Military connected talent encouraged to apply</p> <p>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</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>The California Fair Chance Act </li><li>Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance </li><li>Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers </li><li>San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance </li></ul> <p>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.</p>