Job Description
Amundsen Davis, a respected full-service business law firm, is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented
Legal Assistant
to join our collaborative legal team. If you have a strong background in
Corporate
and thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You’ll work closely with attorneys to manage estate matters from start to finish, ensuring accuracy, organization, and exceptional client service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Draft, revise, and proofread corporate documents including Contracts, Bylaws, Resolutions, and Amendments
Assist with mailing/filing income tax returns, gift tax returns, and estate tax returns
Maintain and create Corporate Records
Organize and maintain electronic and physical files, including estate documents and trust records.
Coordinate signatures, notarization, and documents execution (including e-signature platforms such as DocuSign).
Serve as a primary client contact, ensuring timely communication
Support attorneys with case management from inception through resolution
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Required Competencies, Education and Experience
5+ years of legal experience, in Corporate preferred
Excellent organization, accuracy, and communication skills
Must be self-motivated, proactive, and able to meet deadlines under pressure
High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred
This position requires regular and predictable in-office attendance
This position is not open to recruiters.
Amundsen Davis is a full-service business law firm comprised of 260 attorneys headquartered in Chicago. As one of the fastest growing law firms in the Midwest, we understand the entrepreneurial thinking that drives business decisions for our clients. We use this insight to respond to the needs of clients creatively, expediently and pragmatically. The firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the U.S. Our experience in both litigated and transactional matters makes us a unique partner for your business. The law firm has offices in the following locations: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Columbus, and Cleveland OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; and Indianapolis, IN.
Amundsen Davis is an 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.
