Cybersecurity Business Unit Assistant - Chicago, IL

Clark Hill PLC is seeking a Business Unit Assistant to support the growing Cybersecurity Practice in its Chicago, IL office. Qualified candidates must have a strong passion for the legal field and excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with attorneys in different locations. Candidates must demonstrate strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy. This is a fast-paced environment with regulatory deadlines and competing projects that requires the ability to work independently and also collaborate as part of a team. The candidate should be able to track projects, manage calendars, submit expenses, and prepare internal update reports and presentations. The candidate must be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously to ensure deadlines are met and work is completed to a high standard. Must have strong proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office. Cybersecurity and SharePoint experience is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support for multiple attorneys, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, submitting expenses, and preparing reports and presentations.
• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, including regulatory responses and engagement letters.
• Run conflict checks and open new matters for the business unit.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with team members by delivering timely updates and being transparent about priorities and project status .
  
  

The salary range for this role is $49k - $55k . Salary is commensurate with experience level. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to employee qualifications, relevant experience, skill sets, training, internal equity, and market data. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, Clark Hill offers employees the ability to participate in health insurance with optional HSA/FSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401K, vacation, sick time, parking/public transportation allowance, and an employee assistance program.

Clark Hill, PLC is an AmLaw 200 law firm with 29 offices across the United States, Ireland, and Mexico. With 700 attorneys, our value proposition is simple. We offer our clients an exceptional team, dedicated to the delivery of outstanding service. We recruit and develop talented individuals and empower them to contribute to our rich diversity of legal and industry experience. We work in agile, collaborative teams, partnering with our clients to help them reach and exceed their business goals.

Clark Hill is committed to an aggressive growth strategy through the hiring of associates, counsel, and members who fit our culture, embrace the goals of our strategic plan, and bring the skills and experience to our firm that are critical to serving the needs of our clients. Successful Clark Hill employees have a track record of solid academic credentials, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Clark Hill is a collaborative environment which provides for both a professional and personally rewarding career.