What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Legal Support Specialist position at Elliott & Associates Attorneys, PLLC?
Looking to build professional office experience in a legal environment?
Elliott & Associates is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Administrative Legal Support Specialist to help manage documents, support daily office operations, and assist our legal team.
This 12-month independent contractor position (30-35 hours per week) is ideal for recent graduates, individuals seeking a legal career, or someone seeking a temporary role with consistent hours. You'll gain hands-on experience supporting attorneys and legal staff while developing valuable administrative and organizational skills in a collaborative office setting.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
Elliott & Associates is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Administrative Legal Support Specialist to help manage documents, support daily office operations, and assist our legal team.
This 12-month independent contractor position (30-35 hours per week) is ideal for recent graduates, individuals seeking a legal career, or someone seeking a temporary role with consistent hours. You'll gain hands-on experience supporting attorneys and legal staff while developing valuable administrative and organizational skills in a collaborative office setting.
What We’re Looking For
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
- Comfortable working with spreadsheets, databases, and office software
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently
- Availability to work 30-35 hours per week in our Des Plaines office
- Willingness to travel locally and downtown for document pick-ups, deliveries, and office-related errands
Qualifications
- High school diploma
- 0-2 years of legal or office experience preferred
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and eagerness to learn
- Ability to travel locally for document filings, pickups, deliveries, and office-related errands
- Position is onsite in Des Plaines, IL
- Prepare, scan, copy, print, organize, and file legal documents
- Generate templated documents and assist with client mailings
- Maintain accurate information within our case management system
- Support office operations and project work
- Pick up, deliver, file, and retrieve documents at local government offices (including in the Loop) as needed
- Assist with office operations, including supply runs and facility-related projects
Salary : $18 - $20