Law Firm Administrative Assistant

Elrod Friedman LLP, a 17-Attorney Chicago-based law firm is seeking a full-time administrative assistant to provide office and administrative legal services including client billing, docketing, and document drafting. This position requires exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and proficiency with the Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel platforms.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide general office and attorney support services;
• Undertake client intake and management in the Firm’s billing and time entry system (CLIO);
• Create monthly client billing statements;
• Generate billing, collections, and accounts receivable reports; and
• Furnish general word processing, docketing, and litigation support.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in law office preferred, but not required
• Bachelor's degree
• High proficiency in Microsoft operating platforms
• Strong attention to detail, and strong organizational skills
• Self-starter and ability to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Excellent organization, time management, problem solving, and analytical skills

The Firm offers a team-oriented working environment in brand new office space in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, with a strong emphasis on collegiality and a welcoming, diverse, and accepting culture, as evidenced by the Firm’s Six Guiding Principles posted on the Firm’s Website (check them out!). The Firm provides all employees with robust benefits, including profit sharing and cash balance plan participation. This job requires being present in the office. At-home or remove office workers should not apply.