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Addison Group

Floating Legal Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Floating Legal Assistant Location: Chicago, IL Industry: Legal Services Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 annually, plus discretionary year-end bonus Work Schedule: 100% Onsite, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ...

Addison Group

Floating Legal Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Floating Legal Assistant Location: Chicago, IL Industry: Legal Services Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 annually, plus discretionary year-end bonus Work Schedule: 100% Onsite, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ...

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How much do floating assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for floating assistant in Chicago, IL is $18.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.31 and $19.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a floating assistant typically balance shifting responsibilities across multiple departments?

As a Floating Assistant, you’ll often be assigned to various teams or departments based on immediate business needs. This requires strong organizational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks, processes, and colleagues. It’s common to manage competing priorities, so flexibility and clear communication are essential for staying effective. Most floating assistants work closely with supervisors from each area to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and expectations are met. This dynamic role provides valuable exposure to different functions within an organization, offering unique insight and potential pathways for career advancement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a floating assistant, and why are they important?

To excel as a Floating Assistant, you need strong organizational abilities, flexibility, and multitasking skills, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent administrative experience. Familiarity with office software like Microsoft Office Suite, scheduling tools, and communication platforms is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a proactive attitude help set top performers apart in this dynamic role. These qualities are crucial because Floating Assistants must seamlessly support various departments and quickly adapt to shifting priorities to keep operations running smoothly.

What is the difference between Floating Assistant vs Medical Assistant?

AspectFloating AssistantMedical Assistant
CredentialsTypically no formal certification required, but some may have certifications like CNA or EHR trainingCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) often required
Work EnvironmentVaries across departments or locations, often in hospitals or clinics, providing flexible supportPrimarily in outpatient clinics, doctor’s offices, or hospitals, performing routine clinical and administrative tasks
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities needing flexible staffingPhysician offices, clinics, outpatient care centers

While both roles support healthcare teams, a Floating Assistant provides flexible, cross-departmental support without necessarily holding formal certifications, whereas a Medical Assistant typically has specific certifications and performs routine clinical and administrative duties in a consistent setting.

What is a floating assistant?

A Floating Assistant is an administrative professional who supports multiple departments or teams within an organization, rather than being assigned to just one area. Their role is to fill in for absent staff, help with overflow work, and provide flexible support where needed. This position requires adaptability, strong organizational skills, and the ability to quickly learn new tasks. Floating Assistants often handle a variety of duties, such as scheduling, data entry, customer service, and general office management.
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Floating Assistant Teacher: Part-Time

Concordia Place

Chicago, IL • On-site

$17.25 - $20/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Description:

Why Join Concordia Place?
Do you want to positively impact children's growth? Interested in teaching a fun and purposeful play-based curriculum? What about working with qualified teachers in beautiful indoor and outdoor play areas? If the answer is a resounding yes, then Concordia Place is right for you!


Founded in 1981, Concordia Place is a vibrant mission driven organization providing multigenerational programs including early learning, after-school, and teen leadership for Chicago communities. Our centers are located in the Avondale, Ravenswood, North Center and Old Irving Park neighborhoods, with plans to expand into Albany Park. While we are diverse, we are united by our mission to create involved communities where all our neighbors can gather, learn, and grow. Concordia believes everyone deserves opportunity, and that it is best served when it is broadly inclusive.


Our Guiding Principles

  • Faith in Action
  • A Place of Yes
  • A Place for All
  • A Place of One
  • A Place of Excellence

Overview

This is a part-time position for our Milwaukee center. The shift time is 3pm-6pm. Part-time hours mean consistently working 5 days a week, Monday through Friday. This position is located at Concordia Place on Milwaukee - 3696 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641.

Requirements:

Qualifications

  • REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED (preferred completed degree or credit hours in early childhood education or child development)
  • REQUIRED: This person must be available to consistently work full-time (5 days a week, Monday through Friday)
  • Maintain compliance with DCFS licensing at all times
  • Demonstrate success in working as a member of a team
  • Effective and strong communication skills (orally and written)
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift up to a 30 pound child

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and maintain safety of the children at all times
  • Work with classroom staff to plan and implement program activities based on developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • Organize and lead activities designed to promote whole-child development
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet children’s varying needs and interests
  • Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs to use this information to facilitate learning
  • Provide a variety of materials and resources for children
  • Set up and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children
  • Develop positive relationships with each child and their family, share information about the child’s day
  • Attend professional meetings, including staff meetings and in-service days provided by Concordia Place, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
  • Help maintain facility in a safe and satisfactory condition
  • Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers
  • Other duties assigned by Assistant Director or Site Director

Salary, Perks and Benefits

  • Salary Range: $17.25 - $20 per hour

Concordia Place offers a generous compensation and benefits package to employees. Here is an overview of the many perks of working at Concordia Place:

  • 403b Retirement Savings Plan (with an Employer Match)
  • Vacation Days
  • Sick Days
  • 1 week paid winter holiday
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • Floating Holidays
  • Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral program
  • Childcare tuition discount for employees
  • Quarterly in-service days and professional development resources for teaching staff