Corporate Legal Assistant
Robert Half
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Corporate Legal Assistant (Hybrid – Chicago)
An established multi-family office headquartered in downtown Chicago seeks a detail-oriented Corporate Legal Assistant to support a growing legal department. This is a unique opportunity for early-career legal professionals looking to build a strong foundation in corporate legal operations and gain direct exposure to complex investment, compliance, and business matters. Our client fosters a collaborative team culture, offers comprehensive benefits, and provides a direct path to career growth—including advancement opportunities and future law school sponsorship consideration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain legal files and organize corporate documents
- Draft form documents and assist with legal agreement preparation and review
- Support closing processes by assisting with transaction deliverables
- Manage corporate books and records for multiple entities
- Assist with vendor invoicing and department budgeting
- Complete Know Your Customer (KYC) forms and compliance documentation
- Handle day-to-day deliverables and ad hoc requests from the business team
- Contribute to special projects and company-wide initiatives
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment
- Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate or relevant coursework a plus
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced setting
Why Apply:
- Flexible hybrid work (downtown Chicago office with remote flexibility)
- Starting base salary $65,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience
- Full benefits package (medical/dental/vision/401k, and more)
- Experienced team with strong mentorship and proven internal advancement
To apply confidentially, submit your resume and a brief introduction explaining your interest in the role. All applications will be handled directly by a trusted search partner.
If you are looking to launch or further your legal operations career within a stable, highly respected firm supporting wealth management, administrative, and investment services, we encourage you to apply.
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About The Company
Robert Half
Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.
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