Legal Executive Assistant (Chicago)
C&M Legal Search
Chicago, IL · $75k–$100k a year · Posted November 1, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for government pay after cost of living$146k · of 18
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $87,500 a year. Across 26 open legal executive assistant listings that state pay, the middle half runs $85,500 to $110,500 and the median is $96,500. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 9% below the median.
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About the job
Legal Executive AssistantThe Legal Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys within a collaborative legal support team environment. This role is ideal for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional who thrives...