Legal Secretary

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join a Contract position based in Chicago, Illinois. This role supports a busy legal team by preparing clear correspondence, coordinating document production, and ensuring materials are accurate before distribution. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with legal terminology, managing a fast-paced workload, and providing reliable administrative support to multiple attorneys.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, format, and distribute legal correspondence and other case-related documents with a high level of accuracy.
• Review attorney-drafted letters for spelling, grammar, formatting, and overall readiness prior to release.
• Create routine legal communications by using approved templates within Law Manager.
• Maintain organized document workflows and manage a substantial volume of work while meeting deadlines.
• Provide day-to-day secretarial support for three to four attorneys, helping keep priorities on track.
• Use Microsoft Office applications to produce, edit, and finalize legal materials efficiently.
• Work within Law Manager and NetDocs to generate, store, and manage documentation as needed. Requirements
• Experience in a legal secretary, legal assistant, or similar law office support role.
• Working knowledge of legal terminology and detail-focused legal correspondence.
• Strong drafting, proofreading, and document formatting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a high-volume environment with strong organization.
• Experience using document or practice management systems such as Law Manager and NetDocs is preferred.

The pay range for this position is $25 to $27. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .