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Join a Law Firm That Makes a Difference
At Saperstein Law Group, P.C., we help people through some of the most difficult times in their lives. We're looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Part-Time Legal Assistant (M-F/9-1) who takes pride in providing outstanding customer service and enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. If you're organized, compassionate, eager to learn, and enjoy helping others, we'd love to meet you. We offer a supportive workplace where your contributions are valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your work truly makes a difference in our clients' lives.
Ideal candidate is a self-starter, who can work independently, in a fast-paced environment. Must have strong communication skills, maintain a positive, client focused attitude, and have the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Experience in a law firm is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities:
- Self starter, able to multitask in a fast paced environment
- Identify, assemble and maintain legal documents
- Assist in opening and closing case files
- Answer incoming calls, schedule appointments and maintain filing systems
- Proven experience as administrative assistant with working knowledge of office equipment, copiers, scanners, fax machines, computers etc.
- Strong interpersonal skills to sign up new clients and work effectively with others over the phone and maintain a pleasant attitude
- Familiarity with case management systems, such as CasePeer
- Update and maintain client contacts
- Familiar with social media
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
Experience:
- Legal administrative: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60646 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Jobot15
- Beacon Hill10
- Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.9
- State of Florida8S
- Fox Rothschild LLP5F
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting29
- Law & Legal Services28
- Technology & Software14
- Education10
- Investment & Asset Management4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in legal assistant jobs.
- Proficiency in legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis
- Experience preparing and filing court documents and pleadings
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or related field
- Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel
- Familiarity with case management software such as Clio or iManage
- NALA Certified Legal Assistant or NALS Professional Legal Secretary credential preferred
Tips for Your Legal Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to practice area
Litigation, corporate, real estate, and family law each require different skills. Customize your resume to highlight the specific pleadings, filings, or contract types you've worked with, rather than listing generic legal support duties that could apply to any practice.
Certify through NALS or NALA
Earning a Professional Legal Secretary or Certified Legal Assistant credential through NALS or NALA signals competency to hiring managers before the interview. Many employers filter for these credentials, so listing them prominently near the top of your resume increases your callback rate.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists legal assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight specific software proficiencies
Law firms frequently list Clio, iManage, Westlaw, LexisNexis, or court e-filing systems like PACER as requirements. Name each platform you've used and describe the task you performed in it, since vague references to 'legal software' are routinely overlooked by hiring managers.
Prepare a substantive law sample portfolio
Bring or attach two to three anonymized work samples, such as a drafted motion, a completed court form, or a summarized deposition, to demonstrate hands-on document preparation skills. Employers in litigation-heavy practices place more weight on this than on a cover letter.
Ask targeted questions about docket volume
During the interview, ask how many active matters the team manages and what the deadline cadence looks like. Your answer tells the employer you understand operational reality, and their answer tells you whether the role matches your capacity for high-volume, deadline-driven work.
Legal Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most legal assistants?
The most active employers for legal assistants right now are Jobot, Beacon Hill, and Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., and the most openings are in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Roles at large law firms and corporate legal departments tend to stay open longer and hire in higher volume than boutique practices.
How many legal assistant jobs are remote?
About 32% of legal assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote availability concentrated in contract review, legal research, and document drafting roles rather than litigation support positions that require courthouse appearances or in-person client contact.
How do you become a legal assistant?
Most legal assistants complete an associate's or bachelor's degree in paralegal or legal studies, then build practical experience through internships, law school clinics, or entry-level administrative roles in a legal office. Earning a certification through NALA or NALS after your first year in the field strengthens your candidacy for higher-responsibility positions and specialist roles in litigation or corporate law.
Can you get hired as a legal assistant with no experience?
Yes, entry-level legal assistant roles exist specifically for candidates without direct experience, particularly at general practice firms and government agencies with structured training programs. The strongest candidates without experience emphasize coursework in civil procedure or legal writing, volunteer work at legal aid organizations, and demonstrated proficiency in the document management or research tools named in each job posting.
What does the legal assistant interview process look like?
Most legal assistant interviews involve a phone screen with HR, followed by one or two in-person or video interviews with the supervising attorney or office manager. Employers commonly ask candidates to walk through how they've managed competing deadlines, handled confidential client information, and formatted or filed specific legal documents. Some litigation-focused firms add a short written exercise involving a sample pleading or research task.
Where can I find and apply to legal assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to legal assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that fit your practice area experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that matches your background.
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