Legal Assistant

About the role

Amundsen Davis, a full-service business and litigation law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a sophisticated litigation practice in their Crystal Lake, IL office, where you'll work in a dynamic, friendly, and collaborative environment while enjoying the resources and benefits of a large law firm.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant in our Crystal Lake office to join our fast-paced Corporate, Litigation, Real Estate, and Banking team. In this vital role, you’ll provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys working across a diverse range of practice areas. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, is an expert multitasker, and brings a solid understanding of corporate, litigation, real estate, and/or banking procedures—along with a passion for delivering exceptional legal support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and proofread a variety of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Prepare and format documents in compliance with legal standards and firm guidelines.
• Support attorneys with real estate transactions for both private and commercial deals.
• Review, edit, and assist with the preparation of client billing.
• Prepare and file legal documents with government agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments and deadlines.
• Organize and maintain legal files, including corporate, litigation, and real estate matter files, both electronically and in physical format.
• Handle phone calls, emails, and client communications with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Track and ensure compliance with all filing deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all client and firm matters.

Required Competencies, Education and Experience

• Litigation experience required; real estate (private and commercial) and banking experience highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in corporate, litigation, real estate and/or banking law.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and document management systems.
• Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful, with a proactive and self-driven approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on delivering solutions.
• Able to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

What We Offer

• Starting Compensation Range: $65,000 - $80,000 per year
• Benefits: Full-time, non-exempt position
• Potential Hybrid work schedule
• Professional growth
• Supportive, team-focused environment

Benefits

• Professional growth
• Supportive, team-focused environment

Company Information

• Amundsen Davis, LLC is a full-service business law firm with 260 attorneys.
• Headquartered in Chicago, they are one of the fastest-growing law firms in the Midwest.
• The firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the United States.
• With deep experience in both litigated and transactional matters, they offer a uniquely well-rounded partnership for your business.
• Amundsen Davis has offices in: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Cleveland and Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; and Indianapolis, IN.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We support and encourage workforce diversity. We do not discriminate because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family care giving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy or disability with respect to hiring, promotion, firing, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.