LHH is seeking an experienced Trusts and Estates Legal Assistant to join our reputable client's dynamic legal team in Chicago, IL on a long-term contract basis. There could be an opportunity for permanent conversion. This role offers the opportunity to advance your career within a full-service, International Law Firm.

What You'll Do:

• Generate, prepare, and organize documentation for the Private Wealth practice area, including wills, trusts, agreements, and certified excerpts of trust documents. Prepare and assemble execution and post-ex documents.
• Create, edit, and compile large, complex documents, correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents using MS Word. Proofread all documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and submit court filings in state court. Manage and maintain calendars, schedule appointments and meetings, and arrange for conference rooms.
• Answer and process incoming calls, set up conference calls, greet clients and visitors, and maintain excellent public relations. Update contacts in Interaction, Outlook, or document contact lists.
• Input time entries, manage mail, open new client matters, prepare files for closure, make travel arrangements, convert documents to PDF, prepare expense reports, and process client billing using firm billing software.

Who You Are:

• A legal professional with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Possess 3+ years of relevant experience in estates and trusts
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in legal software, including document management software, and embracing new technologies for law practice

Pay Details: $35-40/hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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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:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance