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Temporary Legal Technology Administrative Assistant

CJ Logistics See More Job Openings by This Employer

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$25 - $30/hour

Des Plaines, IL

August 5, 2025 Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Description

📌 Job Title: Legal Technology Administrative Assistant (Temporary – On-Site)
📍 Location: On-site at CJ Logistics America (Des Plaines, IL)
⏰ Schedule: Flexible – 20 to 40 hours/week
🗓 Duration: 3-month temporary assignment or when the assignment is completed

Hourly rate - $25-30 per hour (depending on experience)

💼 Department: Legal

🌟 Join Our Team and Help Us Power the Future of Legal Technology

CJ Logistics America is seeking a detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and organized individual to join our Legal team as a Legal Technology Administrative Assistant. This temporary role is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the legal and logistics space while supporting a high-impact technology implementation project.

As we transition our legal document management system to Legisway, your role will be crucial in migrating legal documents and data from legacy storage systems (G:drive) into our new platform. If you're someone who thrives on organization, is comfortable with technology, and has a strong understanding of legal documents, we want to hear from you!

🔍 What You'll Do:

Category one - Communication-

Collaborates with Legal team members and others, as appropriate, to populate legal documents in Legisway
Provides weekly updates on status of this project and support needed for completion

Category two - Technical

Utilizes the Google Drive, Legisway, and related software (i.e., Word, Excel, Adobe) as relevant to the role.
Demonstrates an aptitude and willingness to learn new technical skills and tools.

Category Three – Administrative/ Organization

Prepares basic documents effectively.
Organizes and maintains files and records accurately and efficiently.
Contributes positively to team efforts and supports team goals.

Category Four – Legal Knowledge / Familiarity

Some knowledge of / familiarity with legal documents, including contracts and amendments, litigation documents (summons, complaints, depositions), leases, corporate documents

Perform other related job duties as required, within the scope of training and expertise

✅ What You Bring:

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Adobe PDF
Familiarity with legal document types (contracts, leases, litigation docs)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Willingness to learn and adapt to new legal tech platforms

Preferred:

Paralegal certificate or legal education background
Prior experience in a legal department or law office
Familiarity with AI or document review software
Industry experience in real estate, transportation, or warehousing
Experience with legal software (Worldox, NetDocuments, iManage, Clio, Legisway)

🏢 Work Environment & Schedule:

On-site only – this role is not remote
Flexible schedule: Choose between 20–40 hours per week depending on your availability
Office-based setting; primarily computer work in a quiet, climate-controlled space

💡 Why CJ Logistics?

CJ Logistics About Statement:

CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea, and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL), and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service, and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the well-being of the end consumer, our customers, and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North American region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based on race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics America participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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