Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Sarasota, FL at Becker and Poliakoff
Job Title: Part-Time Legal Research Assistant (1099 Contractor)
Location: Chicago, IL
About the Position
Steven Grace, an attorney based in Chicago, is seeking a part-time Legal Research Assistant to support legal research, drafting, and related tasks as needed. This role is well-suited for a newly licensed attorney, law student (2L/3L), or an experienced paralegal looking to gain practical experience in legal research and litigation strategy. The position is structured as an independent contractor (1099) role and is not intended to be a sole source of income.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct in-depth legal research on a variety of legal issues.
Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, and client correspondence with accuracy and clarity.
Analyze and summarize case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to ongoing matters.
Assist in the organization and analysis of case files and supporting documentation.
Provide legal strategy insights and procedural guidance related to Illinois courts.
Ensure confidentiality and professionalism in all assignments.
Qualifications
Newly licensed attorney, law student (2L/3L), or experienced paralegal with strong research and writing skills.
Experience with Illinois law and litigation procedures is preferred.
Ability to work independently and remotely while meeting deadlines.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in legal research platforms (vLex Fastcase).
Interest in legal technology and automation is a plus.
Compensation & Terms
Independent Contractor (1099) position.
Flexible hours with workload based on specific assignments.
Compensation is negotiable based on experience and scope of work.
Work will be primarily remote, except for certain intake and administrative tasks requiring in-person presence (must be based in Chicago).
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 – $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 10 per week
Schedule:
Choose your own hours
Application Question(s):
If you could automate one repetitive legal task, what would it be and why?
Education:
Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
Law office: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
any foreign language? (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Becker and Poliakoff
Location: Sarasota, FL
