Legal Assistant I
Unite Here Health
Oak Brook, IL · Posted October 28, 2026
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Where Oak Brook, IL ranks
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November 2026
- #2Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the Great Lakes2.2% · of 50
- #4Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the Midwest2.2% · of 67
- #8Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes19% · of 39
- #8Best cities for junior jobs in Illinois30% · of 17
- #10Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest19% · of 54
- #19Best cities for director and executive jobs in the Great Lakes17% · of 53
Rankings about legal jobs
- Best cities for legal jobs #1 New York (854 openings)
- Best cities for legal pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($238k)
- Most requested AI skills in legal jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (3.9%)
- Employers with the most legal jobs #1 Morgan & Morgan (195 roles)
How AI is used in this kind of work
Among paralegals and legal assistants, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for paralegals and legal assistants: 29% (some).
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About the job
UNITE HERE HEALTH serves over 200,000 workers and their families in the hospitality and gaming industry nationwide. Our desire to be innovative and progressive drives us to develop impactful programs and benefits designed to engage our participants in managing their own health and healthcare. Our vision is exciting and challenging. Please read on to learn more about this great opportunity!
PURPOSE
Provide support and assistance to the paralegals and the manager with day-to-day administrative tasks.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
Identifies information from contracts and enters in the contracts database
Prepares summary of contracts (extract) for paralegal review
Produces general correspondence for the contracts group
Runs and prepares reports from the database and formats data as requested
Files, scans, copies, faxes, mails, or otherwise distributes documents for use by contract parties and/or Fund departments. Updates employer files accordingly
Prepares, scans and indexes documents into the Document Management System
Drafts variance request memos and sends to Trustees. Follows up on Trustee ballots as requested
Assists in preparation of Trustee reports, including comparing and analyzing reports, identifying discrepancies, researching of issues, data entry, copying, collating
Monitors contracts database by running reports to identify various processes that need to be completed
Sets goals and achieve measurable results
Contributes ideas to plans and achieving department goals
Exemplifies the Fund’s BETTER Values and Professional Effectiveness Dimensions in contributing to a respectful, trusting, and engaged culture of diversity and inclusion
Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and requirements of the job
Performs Essential Job Functions and Duties with or without reasonable accommodation
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Years of Experience and Knowledge
1 ~ 2 years of related experience minimum
Working knowledge and experience in administrative tasks
Education, Licenses, and Certifications
Associate's degree or equivalent work experience required
Skills and Abilities
Intermediate level Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, OneNote)
Intermediate level Microsoft Excel skills
Basic math skills
Time management and organizational skills
Communication skills (verbal and written)
Detail oriented and multi-tasking skills
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees and management
Manage competing deadlines and multiple projects
Salary range for this position: Salary $39,700 to $44,200. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to: relevant experience, qualifications, expertise, certifications, licenses, education or equivalent work experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.
Work Schedule (may vary to meet business needs): Monday ~ Friday, 7.5 hours per day (37.5 hours per week) Hybrid requiring limited days in office (Oak Brook, Illinois)
We reward great work with great benefits, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time-Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, 401(k), Short- & Long-term Disability, Pension, Life, AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare & dependent care), Commuter Transit, Tuition Assistance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).