CLS Legal Staffing
Assisting Law Firms & Corporations in Their Search for Qualified Legal Staff
Paralegal and Legal Support Staff Job Opportunities 
All of the following job opportunities are based in the Chicago metropolitan area.
In-House Jobs
NEW! Recruiter
- Legal Staffing Consultant
Chicago, IL
CHICAGO’S PREMIER LEGAL SEARCH FIRM IS EXPANDING! We have an immediate need for a dynamic, motivated professional to join our growing Legal Staffing Division as a Legal Staffing Consultant. You will recruit, interview and assess candidates for permanent legal staffing positions in the Chicagoland area. The compensation package includes a $32,000 base salary plus commission (based upon your production). Prior experience in recruiting or the legal profession is a plus. This is a great opportunity for a paralegal or legal secretary looking for a career change. Our ideal candidate will have superior communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Tremendous earning potential! Casual dress and a collegial environment. Please submit resume and cover letter to B. Simone Green, CLS Legal Staffing Director, via e-mail sgreen@clslegalstaffing.com. (CLS2302)
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NEW! Paralegal
- Corporate/Contracts Paralegal
Glenview, IL
North suburban corporation seeking to hire a corporate contracts paralegal with experience drafting and negotiating contracts. Full benefits. Salary up to $60K. A B.A. and certificate are preferred. (CLS2909)
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NEW! Specialist
- Contracts Specialist
Chicago, IL
Downtown corporation is seeking a contracts specialist with 3+ years of experience. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree, paralegal certificate and experience drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts and agreements, dealing with compliance issues and maintaining corporate governance documents, etc. Salary range is $70-$75K with benefits including medical, dental, visioin, 401K + match, etc. (CLS3106)
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NEW! Paralegal
- Contracts Paralegal
Chicago, IL
Loop corporation is seeking Contracts Paralegal. Responsible for reviewing and/or developing contracts related to business-to-business transactions for products and services. Must have solid understanding of basic contract terms and conditions; ability to develop and modify (redline) contractual documents in accordance with company policies. Requires interaction with internal and external clients, including negotiation. Will work directly with internal counsel and various internal department managers as well as the field sales organization. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years experience as a contracts paralegal in a law firm or large corporation. Successful candidate will have demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating products and services sales contracts. Requires a results-oriented individual to work within tight deadlines and ability to effectively manage multiple matters simultaneously; basic understanding of electronic matter management tools. Salary up to $65K with complete benefits package. (CLS3112)
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Paralegal
- Contracts Specialist
Chicago, IL
Downtown company is seeking a Contracts Speciaist to oversee all aspects of the cmpany’s contractual commitments. This position reports directly to the CFO and interacts closely and regularly with the Leadership Team, other key managers, and outside counsel. Primary activities include oversight of the contract process including reviewing, revising and archiving contracts, and managing the workflow and process across the organization. Individual should be comfortable in a dynamic environment and be willing to work cross-functionally, with third parties and outside legal counsel in support of diverse businesse. Salary up to $70K with comprehensive benefits. (CLS3108)
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Law Firm Jobs
Legal Secretary
- Patent Legal Secretary
Chicago, IL
IP boutique in the loop is seeking several patent legal secretaries with 5+ years of experience. The ideal candidates will have excellent skills and type at least 70 wpm. Salary up to $65K with comprehensive benefits. (CLS2938)
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- Alternative Career for an Attorney or JD
Chicago, IL
Chicago Legal Search, Ltd., one of Chicago’s oldest and largest legal recruiting and consulting firms founded in 1988, seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial, motivated attorney to join our growing company as its newest legal recruiter. You must have a J.D. and, ideally, prior recruiting, sales or marketing experience. We offer lifestyle hours (no weekends/travel), a collegial and casual work environment, and an opportunity for terrific earning potential. Individuals with outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills are encouraged to e-mail (attorneys@chicagolegalsearch.com) or fax (312.251.0223) their resume in confidence, or contact us at 312.251.2580. (CLS2973)
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Practice Technology Manager
- Technology
Chicago, IL
Our client, a mid-sized law firm is looking for a Practice Technology Manager to manage the technological support of practices within the firm, with the exception of litigation databases. Appropriate candidates for this position will have highly proficient communication and analytic skills to communicate with attorneys, paralegals, and clients in order to understand their needs and the legal matter requirements and to translate them into technology support systems. This position reports to the Chief Information Officer. The qualififed candidate will have 3-5 years experience with technologies used in the legal industry and a college degree in related field (MIS, business). Several years in a law firm environment and a Paralegal background is preferred. (CLS3117)
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Financial Systems & Reporting Manager
- Finance
Chicago, IL
Our client, a mid-sized, multi-office law firm, is seeking a Financial Systems & Reporting Manager. The position reports directly to the firm’s Chief Financial Officer. The Financial Systems & Reporting Manager is responsible for ensuring controls and data integrity are in place within the Finance Department, including historical financial data, payables, receivables, billings and collections. This position has the responsibility for overseeing the coordination of systems and functions between groups within the Finance Department, with the end-result being the generation of accurate and timely financial and statistical reporting, improved processes and full utilization of systems and applications. (CLS3115)
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- Practice Development Specialist-Corporate
Chicago, IL
Prestigious loop law firm is seeking a Practice Development Specialist for thier corporate/M&A department with 7+ years experience. The essential responsibilities for the positioni include, but are not limited to, serving as lead coordinator for RFP’s and pitches, both for the primary practice and other groups; Attends and contributes to practice group meetings and planning sessions; Reviews, updates and manages practice group materials; Conducts industry research and develops knowledge about their clients and industries; and Facilitates the planning, implementation and follow-up fo new business or cross-marketing opportunities. An MBA or JD a plus. Salary up to $90K with comprehensive benefits. (CLS3061)
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Paralegal
- Patent Prosecution Paralegal
Chicago, IL
Our downtown boutique law firm is looking for a patent prosecution paralegal with 2+ years of experience in e-filing with the PTO. This person will be working closely with the client and will maintain their patent portfolio. An undergraduate degree is preferred. Salary commensurate with experience plus comprehensive benefits. (CLS3101)
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Paralegal
- Corporate Paralegal
Chicago, IL
Mid-sized Chicago law firm, eeking Corporate/Tax Paralegal with 5+ years experience with corporate maintenance, tax and estate planning background. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelors Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate. Salary commensorate with experience. (CLS3109)
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