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Legal Assistant - Office of General Counsel

LOGS Legal Group · Bannockburn, IL · 1 wk ago
RemoteRemoteLegalFull-time

LOGS Legal Group LLP has an exciting remote opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join the Office of General Counsel (OGC) team. This is a full-time, remote position with scheduled hours of 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (local time unless otherwise discussed).

About the role

The Legal Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Office of General Counsel (OGC), ensuring efficient coordination of legal, compliance, governance, contracting, and departmental activities. This role assists with business licensing, corporate records management, contract administration, client due diligence requests, legal operations systems, reporting, and litigation support functions. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This role supports the Firm's ability to manage legal risk, maintain compliance obligations, support client requirements, and sustain efficient business operations. By coordinating legal, governance, contracting, and compliance activities, the Legal Assistant contributes to the overall effectiveness of the Office of General Counsel and the Firm.

Responsibilities

  • Litigation and Legal Support
    • Assist attorneys with litigation, claims, inquiries, and other legal matters.
    • Coordinate matter intake, document management, legal holds, discovery support, and related tracking activities.
    • Maintain legal calendars, deadlines, filings, correspondence, and matter records.
    • Organize and maintain legal files and supporting documentation.
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance Support
    • Assist with maintenance of corporate records, entity documentation, and governance materials.
    • Coordinate business license renewals, annual filings, registrations, and related compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions.
    • Maintain centralized compliance tracking and filing calendars.
  • Contract Administration
    • Assist with contract review, routing, tracking, execution, renewals, and document retention under attorney direction.
    • Maintain contract records and supporting documentation within designated systems.
    • Track key contract dates, obligations, and renewal requirements.
  • Client Questionnaires and Due Diligence
    • Coordinate responses to client questionnaires, audits, RFPs, and due diligence requests.
    • Gather information from internal stakeholders and maintain approved response materials and supporting documentation.
  • Legal Operations and Systems Administration
    • Support administration of legal department systems, including contract lifecycle management (CLM) and enterprise risk management (ERM) platforms.
    • Maintain data accuracy, workflow integrity, and document consistency within department systems.
    • Assist with reporting, dashboard preparation, and data collection.
  • Reporting and Administrative Support
    • Prepare reports, presentations, briefing materials, templates, and departmental correspondence.
    • Track departmental metrics and support reporting initiatives for leadership.
    • Maintain organized departmental records and documentation.
  • Process Improvement
    • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and organization within OGC processes and workflows.
    • Assist with the development and maintenance of procedures, templates, and resource materials.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
  • Complete all required Firm training and development activities.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Five (5) or more years of experience in a legal assistant, legal administrative support, legal operations support, or similar role.
  • Experience supporting legal, compliance, contracting, governance, or other professional services functions.
  • Strong experience managing documents, deadlines, records, and communications involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience within a law firm, in-house legal department, or regulated professional services environment.
  • Experience with business licensing, corporate filings, entity management, or compliance tracking.
  • Experience supporting litigation, claims management, contract administration, audits, due diligence requests, or client questionnaires.
  • Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM), enterprise risk management (ERM), legal matter management, or similar workflow platforms.
  • Advanced reporting, data management, or Excel skills.

Skills

  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and business partners.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
  • Ability to learn and effectively utilize legal operations and workflow management systems.
  • Strong customer service mindset and stakeholder management skills.

About LOGS

For nearly half a century, LOGS has stood as a pioneer in the creditors’ rights industry. With deep-rooted legal expertise across local markets and the strength of national resources, we remain committed to innovation and progress. Today, we leverage technology and artificial intelligence to reimagine legal services and deliver next-generation client experiences. Our evolving service offerings—from default servicing to real estate—reflect our forward-thinking approach and strong partnerships with some of the most respected banking institutions in the country.

Our team is built on a blend of experience and fresh perspectives, from those launching their careers to seasoned professionals who’ve grown alongside our company. We value individuals who are passionate about progress and bring unique ideas to the table. At LOGS, we foster a collaborative, inclusive, and technology-driven environment where innovation is expected. Our Core Values—Highly Focused on Results, Understand the Value of Reputation, We-Focused, and Drive to Innovate—guide our work and define what it means to be a successful LOGS team member.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • HSA with quarterly employer contributions
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Group Life insurance (no cost benefit)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance plans
  • Long and Short Term Disability
  • First Stop Health for all employees (no cost benefit)
  • Legal Service benefit for all employees (no cost benefit)
  • Hospital and accident indemnity coverage
  • National discount programs for all employees
  • 401k with employer matching
  • PTO (accrual based)

Conditions of Work

  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to work on a computer for a significant portion of the workday.
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as typing, data entry, and document review.
  • Ability to maintain focus while managing competing priorities and interruptions.
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
  • Work is primarily performed in a remote office environment.
  • Regular interaction with attorneys, firm leadership, clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

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