Legal Assistant Jobs in Illinois

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Knowledge & Research Analyst (Hybrid)

Taft is currently seeking a Knowledge & Research Analyst to join our Knowledge and Research Services Department in the Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Denver, Indianapolis, or Minneapolis...

Staff Law Clerk

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago

Court Name/Organization Illinois Northern Bankruptcy Court Overview of the Position Staff law clerks in this court serve all bankruptcy judges in Chicago. The court serves many persons in need of...

Temporary Law Clerk

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Who we are: BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do, but never at the expense of...

Commerical Litigation Legal Assistant - L06565-AXO-4658

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: Beacon Hill Legal isseeking a Commerical Litigation Legal Assistant to join a national lawfirm!...

Chicago Office - Judicial Clerk

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Chicago Office - Judicial Clerk We are accepting applications from Judicial Clerks for a limited number of litigation associate positions. In addition to excellent academic credentials, the...

Legal Assistant

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

The firm's Chicago office is seeking a Legal Assistant with 1 - 5 years of experience to support our insurance coverage litigation practice....

Law Clerk

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Chubb's Chicago House Counsel Law Firm of Schueler, Dallavo & Casieri is seeking a Law Clerk - Part Time (2L/3L Students Only) The firm of Schueler, Dallavo & Casieri gives students an opportunity...

Legal Assistant II - Litigation

  • Bannockburn, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Bannockburn, IL
  • 2 days ago

LOGS Legal Group LLP has an exciting new r emote opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our Litigation team!...

Trust & Estates Legal Assistant - L05687-AXO-4658

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

/jobs/12644180 Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a Trust & Estates Legal Assistant to join a midsized firm that is nationally recognized....

Law Clerk

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Law Clerk Chicago, Illinois | Full Time Part Time | $ 25 - $ 35 per hour April 07, 2025 | Job ID: KL-BTB_... Job Summary Beacon Hill is looking for a Law Clerk for a law firm in downtown Chicago!...

Law Clerk

  • Champaign, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 5 days ago

Position Vacancy Announcement Position: State Universities Retirement System (SURS) is seeking to hire a 1L or 2L Law student to work as a summer law clerk in support of the SURS Legal Department....

Biligual Personal Injury Legal Assistant

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

We're seeking a standout Legal Assistant who thrives on challenges, excels in organization, and never loses sight of the overarching goals....

Law Clerk - Labor & Employee Discipline Summer Temporary

  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500 schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure...

Legal Assistant

  • Rockford, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 11 days ago

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A LEGAL ASSISTANT As a Legal Assistant, you will spend most of your time assisting attorneys and paralegals....

Legal Practice Assistant

  • Berwyn, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Berwyn, IL
  • 15 days ago

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Legal Assistant Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.
Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Legal Assistants in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.2%
Doctorate Degree
27.2%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.4%
High School or GED
6.2%
Some College
1.2%
Some High School
0.2%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Legal Assistants in Illinois
Less than 1 year
40.5%
1-2 years
20.3%
None
18.0%
2-4 years
9.6%
4-6 years
7.9%
6-8 years
2.4%
8-10 years
1.1%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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