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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:

• 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
• Prior experience in a legal or multi-family office environment is helpful but willing to train eager candidates

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

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Our client, a global growing manufacturer, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Corporate Counsel – Litigation to join their growing legal team. This role is responsible for managing and providing strategic guidance on all aspects of the company's litigation matters, ensuring legal compliance, minimizing risk, and protecting the company's operations and reputation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all stages litigation, including pre-trial, trial, and post-trial phases.
• Develop and implement litigation strategy in collaboration with external counsel, considering risk management and cost-benefit analysis.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and briefs, ensuring compliance with legal standards and internal policies.
• Conduct legal research and analyze relevant case law, statutes, and regulations to support litigation strategy.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including executives and managers, regarding litigation risks, status, and potential outcomes.
• Manage and coordinate relationships with external counsel, ensuring clear instructions, timely information sharing, and high-quality representation.
• Represent in court as authorized by the applicable bar or governing body, including simple court cases.
• Identify and manage litigation risks proactively to minimize potential operational, financial, or reputational impact.
• Stay up-to-date on legal developments, court rules, and regulatory changes relevant to corporate litigation.
• Ensure compliance with all ethical and legal obligations related to litigation matters.
• Manage external counsel budget.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from an accredited U.S. or internationally recognized law school.
• 5+ years of relevant litigation experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts to executives and stakeholders.
• Mandarin language skills highly desired, particularly for cross-border matters involving China and Asia-based operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while maintaining professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients' goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms".

This position is for the role of an Of Counsel Attorney for the firm's Chicago Office.

In this role, the Of Counsel will work directly with the Litigation group in advising and defending employers in various workplace matters including investigations, administrative charges, state and federal lawsuits, among other areas of employment defense. The Of Counsel will work with a dynamic group of litigation attorneys and staff.

For Illinois, the expected salary range for this position is between $245,000-$277,500. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates ability to independently produce a quality work product
• Defense of agency charges of discrimination, lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and advice and counseling involving similar issues
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations and in arbitration in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, contract, employment tort and non-compete cases
• Work as part of a team, especially on larger cases

Skills and Educational Requirements:

• JD from accredited law school
• 8+ years of experience preferred employment law experience a plus
• IL Bar Admission preferred
• Excellent attention to detail, including working with document intensive cases
• Strong organizational and case management skills, including managing numerous cases at once
• Ability to work in a collaborative team and effectively utilize other professionals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Overview

The Real Estate Paralegal will support the firm's attorneys in various commercial real estate matters.

Ginsberg Jacobs LLC is a highly experienced and client-focused commercial real estate law firm. We deliver client-focused legal services that are both efficient and of the highest quality.

Ginsberg Jacobs LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, marital status, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise due diligence checklists.
• Complete full title and survey review and synopsis as well as draft objection letters.
• Draft, review, and revise real estate transaction documents, including leases and loan documents, deed and related conveyance documents.
• Draft, review, and revise organizational documents.
• Conduct and review UCC judgment and lien searches.
• Organize, distribute, and compile signature pages for closings.
• Interface directly with client and other business parties to coordinate due diligence, closing and funding.
• Record documents both electronically and in paper format, when required.
• Manage and oversee the preparation and distribution of closing binders and other post-closing deliverables.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• 1500 billable hour target.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Superior client service and communication skills

Qualifications & Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate is required
• 3+ years of experience as a commercial real estate paralegal is required
• Experience with Simplifile or an equivalent e-recording platform is preferred

Salary range is $90,000-$140,000. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) employer match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Paid Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

Innovation Driven is seeking a Associate Attorney to join a busy litigation practice at a well-known law firm in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have exceptional academic and professional credentials, along with strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.

This is a fulltime and hybrid (3 days onsite/2 day remote) position at the law firms office in Chicago, Illinois.

The law firm provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes paid time off, life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drafting/reviewing/responding to discovery documents
• Conducting and/or defending depositions
• Court appearances
• Motion practice
• Performing research

REQUIREMENTS:

• Active Illinois state bar license
• 2-5+ years of litigation experience

I am working with a highly reputable full-service firm, that is seeking a senior Real Estate Attorney to join its growing practice group in Chicago.

The successful candidate will join as a senior associate/partner. They will advise clients on a broad range of commercial real estate transactions and related matters, including development.

Responsibilities include:

• Handling commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions
• Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, leases, and related documents
• Advising on financing transactions, including lender and borrower-side work
• Managing due diligence, title, and survey review
• Coordinating closings and working directly with clients, lenders, and opposing counsel

Requirements:

• JD ideally gained from a nationally ranked law school.
• Active bar membership in the state of Illinois.
• 7+ years of commercial real estate experience.
• No book of portal business is required.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong client-service skills.

The firm is offering:

• Compensation ranging from $200k to $280k (depending on experience).
• Flexible or hybrid working arrangements
• Exposure to sophisticated commercial real estate matters from national clients.
• Clear pathway and support for career progression.
• Collegial, entrepreneurial firm culture.
• Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan.
• Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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Are you interested in an alternative legal career that combines legal expertise, training and sales?

Do you enjoy providing education and support to legal professionals?

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today's top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About the Role

This position exists to develop relationships and grow active-users and preference in AmLaw 200 law firms in an assigned territory by assessing the needs of the customer, developing firm-specific business plans, and promoting the advantages of LexisNexis products and services. The Practice Area Consultant will also assist the commercial account team in uncovering leads and opportunities that result in revenue and POS.

This position is based in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a consultative Sales Person, by supporting law firm customers in order increase active users
• Working at all levels of a law firm, including students, associates, partners, librarians and leadership (i.e. law-firm managing partners)
• Developing strategic account plans (which will differ firm-by-firm), and recognize sales opportunities
• Managing law firms' educational account plans independently and partner with law firm client managers
• Demonstrating deep product, content or practice area knowledge; acts as internal resource for sales, marketing and segment
• Preparing and deliver specialized customer presentations that communicate our value proposition and differentiators to create new active users
• Conducting research, analysis of findings and shares information with product, segment and marketing
• Developing and executing marketing strategies to meet the needs of practicing attorneys and the related legal staff

Requirements

• Have a Juris Doctor degree; State Bar membership is highly preferred
• Possess a minimum of 3-4 years of legal practice experience
• Display excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience developing and executing on account plans and coordinating key stakeholders and resources to positively impact clients
• Demonstrate outstanding networking capabilities and exhibit a professional demeanor, business maturity, and technical knowledge

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, and study assistance, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
• Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
• Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

Compensation

Base Salary: $78,700

Commissions: $14,000

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a fearless reputation and global reach, high-level problem solvers in litigation, government controversies, investigations, regulatory challenges, and complex corporate transactions. With offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, the firm represents a wide range of clients, counseling Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, major nonprofits, top universities, private equity investors, and Native American tribes. Consistently recognized as a firm that stands up for its values with its commitment to justice and community service, Jenner has been named the No. 1 pro bono firm 13 times in the United States by The American Lawyer.

POSTION SUMMARY

As a leader within the career strategy function, the Manager, Career Strategy – Paralegal Services champions the professional growth, long-term development, and career advancement of paralegal professionals across the firm. This role partners closely with the Director, Career Strategy as well as the paralegal supervisors across offices and serves as a trusted advocate and advisor to paralegals at all levels, designing and driving career pathways, development programming and training, and identifying resources to allow paralegals to meaningfully contribute to their matter teams.

In addition to its career development focus, this individual plays a key role in talent management, resource planning, and innovation. The Manager ensures high levels of client satisfaction, team performance, and cross-office collaboration to support firmwide goals and legal service delivery.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Career Strategy & Development

• Design and implement a firmwide career development framework for paralegals, encompassing structured career pathways, competency models, and clear advancement criteria that align individual growth with firm strategy.
• Lead end-to-end paralegal talent management — from recruitment and onboarding through ongoing development — identifying opportunities that serve both individual career goals and firm needs.
• Oversee the performance evaluation process and establish benchmarking standards that drive consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the paralegal population.
• Ensure all paralegals have the resources, tools, and support needed to deliver responsive, high-quality, client-focused service.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and all applicable professional development requirements, including CLE obligations and technical competency standards
• Lead regular meetings across the paralegal population to share updates on firm news and active matters, align on priorities, and drive ongoing training and professional development conversations.

Resource Management

• Optimize resource allocation, project staffing, and workflow processes to maximize efficiency and ensure the right talent is deployed to the right matters.
• Monitor performance metrics and workload distribution to ensure billable hour targets are consistently met, making proactive adjustments as needs shift.
• Serve as a strategic liaison between attorneys, legal teams, and administrative leadership to ensure seamless integration of paralegal resources within case teams and drive opportunities for improved service delivery and efficiency.
• Provide leadership and advocacy for paralegal professionals, aligning team goals with firm priorities, ensuring staffing levels meet business needs while promoting a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Change Management & Innovation

• Champion the use of new technologies and practice-specific tools to enhance productivity and collaboration.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and innovations in legal service delivery; serve as a thought leader within the department and broader firm.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of five (5) years as a practicing paralegal with a strong preference for trial experience; law firm, government agency, or investigations background also highly valued.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced legal education or training — including a J.D. welcomed.
• Periodic travel to regional offices to support collaboration and projects.
• Proven leadership experience managing legal support teams or paralegal departments in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence, deliver results, and lead high-performing teams.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal technology platforms, including SharePoint, Relativity, Opus 2, Lexis/Westlaw, and other trial support software.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid office setting and meet the physical demands of the position.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and upholding the highest standards of professional ethics.

Disclaimer

Additional Duties

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned. The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the responsibilities to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to commute to the office as required on designated in-office days based on the position. The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified individuals with disabilities.

EEO Statement

Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.

Jenner & Block is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health & well-being benefits and 401k profit sharing. The anticipated pay range for this role is $175,000 to $200,000 in Chicago. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

Pay: $165,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected litigation team handling sophisticated, high-exposure insurance coverage matters across the country
• Work on cutting-edge disputes involving mass torts, environmental claims, product contamination and recall, D&O, professional liability, and other complex coverage issues
• Learn directly from top practitioners in a collaborative environment that values strong writing, deep analysis, and professional growth
• Enjoy the resources and caliber of a high-level practice with the collegial feel, access, and mentorship of a more personal team
• Earn strong compensation with bonus potential while building a specialized practice that can meaningfully elevate your long-term career

Location: This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, with attorneys typically working in the office 3 to 4 days per week to support mentoring, collaboration, and team development. Relocation may be considered for the right candidate, especially someone with ties to Chicago or a compelling reason for relocating.

Note: To be considered, you must have at least 3+ years of experience at a recognized law firm in insurance coverage litigation or high-level commercial litigation, along with excellent writing and analytical skills and strong academic credentials.

About Us

We are a highly regarded litigation team representing insurers in complex coverage and bad faith matters in trial and appellate courts across the country. Our work involves sophisticated legal issues, strong advocacy, and close collaboration on high-stakes disputes. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle complex insurance coverage litigation and related disputes on behalf of insurer clients nationwide
• Draft high-level coverage analyses, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive written work product
• Work on matters involving mass tort, environmental, product contamination and recall, D&O, professional liability, and other significant coverage issues
• Conduct legal research and develop strategic analysis on challenging and evolving coverage questions
• Support case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and appellate work as needed
• Collaborate closely with experienced attorneys in a team-oriented environment that emphasizes excellence and development
• Build deep subject matter knowledge in complex insurance disputes while growing as a writer and advocate

Qualifications

• JD required
• Authorized to work in the United States
• 3+ years of experience at a recognized law firm in insurance coverage litigation or significant high-level commercial litigation
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Law review or moot court experience preferred
• Experience with mass tort or environmental coverage matters is a plus
• Illinois bar admission preferred; candidates with a credible path to practicing in the role's jurisdiction may also be considered depending on experience

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be part of a sharp, collaborative team doing sophisticated work that genuinely challenges and develops attorneys. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants meaningful mentorship, complex litigation experience, and a long-term path in a highly respected insurance coverage practice. The environment is professional, collegial, and built for attorneys who want to do exceptional work with other high performers.

JPC-746

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable and share our clients' goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms".

This position will sit in our Chicago location.

For Illinois, the expected salary range for this position is between $215,000-$262,500. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases
• Provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations

Skills and Educational Requirements:

• JD from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
• 5+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred
• Active IL bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly
• Understanding of current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork , along with ability to work independently on various projects

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.