Job Title: Senior Administrative Assistant - Legal
Location: Lombard, IL
Industry: Non-profit services
Pay: $30-$33/hour (based on experience)
About Our Client:
One of our clients is looking to add a Senior Administrative Assistant to the legal team. This client is in the non-profit services space. They are a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding access to education, supporting community health, advancing community services. They've worked to make a lasting impact through collaboration, advocacy, and hands-on programs.
Job Description:
They are seeking an experienced and highly organized Senior Administrative Legal Assistant to support their Legal department. This role provides high-level administrative support to attorneys and legal leadership, helping ensure the smooth operation of legal functions related to governance, compliance, and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You will work closely with internal leaders and external partners, helping prepare legal documentation, organize critical filings, and maintain compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and organize board meeting agendas, draft resolutions, and compile meeting summaries
- Ensure compliance with internal corporate governance policies and external regulations
- Collaborate with directors and senior leaders to compile and submit required documentation for accreditations, audits, or government filings
- Conduct legal research on topics related to HR policy, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance
- Collect, summarize, and organize inputs from departments and directors to support collegiate, legal, or governmental filings
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of legal administrative or paralegal experience, preferably in a corporate or nonprofit environment
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, governance processes, and confidentiality protocols
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, document management systems, and virtual meeting tools
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High level of professionalism, judgment, and discretion
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.