careers

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We invest time, energy and caring in each other, work together side-by-side, and support each other to create the kind of collaborative environment all of our team members thrive in. Come grow, collaborate and celebrate together with us.

Fostering a OneFirm Culture

Right there for each other. That natural corollary to our approach to client service encapsulates the OneFirm culture we cultivate at Chuhak & Tecson. It’s a shared journey we take together, but on which each of us forges our own unique path. We have each other’s backs and push each other forward, always mindful of the balance between our work and our well-being.

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Current Openings

Accounts Receivable and Billing Assistant

Who we are:

  • Chuhak & Tecson P.C., a growing, on the move, midsized law firm in Chicago that’s Right there with you… .
  • Great people with an inclusive culture.
  • Focused on our clients through high responsiveness, mutual collaboration and solving their challenges.

What you’ll do:

  • Support the Firm’s financial operations by managing firm-wide daily cash application and facilitating the client billing cycle for assigned clients.
  • Apply daily cash receipts, including pre-paid deposits, credit card and Zelle payments, ACH’s, and wires to respective client matter record or trust account.
  • Balance to daily deposit reporting.
  • Unpost A/R payments, NSF checks and document such requests according to established procedure and in alignment with policy.
  • Research cash application inquiries from attorneys, clients and teammates in a timely manner, correct discrepancies, and document outcomes.
  • Manage the full billing cycle for designated clients and/or attorneys, including importing and posting time to the firm’s accounting system and preparing and processing pre-bills through final billing.
  • Assist with reversals, rebilling and writing off invoices as directed.
  • Research billing inquiries from attorneys, clients and teammates, correct issues and document outcomes.
  • For a full list of duties, please contact recruiting@chuhak.com .

Who you are:

  • Someone with vocational training, certification or college education in the area of accounting or business math, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Someone with at least two (2) years of experience specifically in accounts receivable, cash application, and billing using Juris or another legal industry accounting system, including knowledge of tables such as cash, rates, costs, billing formats and related others.
  • A self-starter with outstanding mathematical and technological aptitude
  • Someone able to demonstrate logical thinking capabilities to follow through on any given task or project and a willingness to assume increasing responsibilities and carry them out to completion.
  • Someone possessing meticulous attention to detail, quality and accuracy in execution of work product and assignments.
  • A discerning individual who is professional in appearance and demeanor, able to maintain perspective and objectivity in a workplace and can work interdependently and collaboratively with attorneys, teammates and, where necessary, clients. This includes the ability to explain system functionality, process requirements and applicable policies in layman’s terms.
  • Proficient with Microsoft 365, including Outlook and basic knowledge of Excel and Word, as well as a PDF program, including ability to add/manipulate text and pages.
  • Competent with professional services document management software programs such as NetDocuments.
  • Experienced with office machines such as printers, scanners, photocopiers and calculators.

What we give you:

  • Market-competitive compensation and benefits:
    • Salary range is commensurate with experience, but $55,000 – $61,000 for someone with at least 2 years of prior experience.
  • Positive and helpful teammates.
  • Beautiful office environment with lots of natural light designed specifically with our staff in mind.
  • A new outlook as we’ve developed a holistically new market strategy as our firm is growing and transitioning to a new generation.

Please send cover letter and resume to: recruiting@chuhak.com .

Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. recognizes that diverse teams make the strongest teams and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to age, gender, color, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, political belief, genetic status, status as a member of uniformed services, or disability that does not preclude performance of the essential job functions, or any other classification protected under applicable law.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Disclaimer: This job description is subject to change or amendment at Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.’s direction. The above statements are intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by the individual in the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills so classified.


Working for Chuhak & Tecson has been transformative for me. What stands out is the way in which our leadership truly embraces an open-door policy – it’s not just words on paper. There is a level of accessibility that creates a genuine culture of collaboration where suggestions aren’t just collected, they’re valued and very often implemented. In an era where many organizations simply talk about employee empowerment, our firm demonstrates it daily through its actions. This authentic approach to inclusivity and open communication has shown me what a truly people-first workplace looks like. It’s refreshing to be part of an organization that doesn’t just preach values – it lives them.
– Donna Blair, Administrative Clerk

Eighteen years ago, after raising my children, I came back into the workforce, with Chuhak & Tecson offering me the opportunity I was looking for. I began as the firm’s receptionist – a wonderful position that allowed me to get to know my colleagues and to meet and greet all the firm’s visitors. I found it to be a very friendly environment and a place where I was encouraged to grow. After three years I was offered the position of Collection Clerk with the Condominium practice and then, over time, I’ve had several position changes and promotional opportunities. I have also served on many firm committees — Women Helping Women, FunFitnessFilanthropy and the Diversity & Inclusion Council, allowing me to experience the many ways that Chuhak supports its clients and promotes inclusion and opportunities for its employees. My colleagues have become my friends and my second family. Eighteen years ago, I could never have imagined how a law firm would change my life in so many wonderful ways — and I will be forever grateful.
– Denise Ziemba, Accounts Payable Clerk

I was drawn to Chuhak & Tecson for the opportunities it offered – opportunities to learn from seasoned attorneys, opportunities to grow my own practice with the resources the firm had available and opportunities to grow with a like-minded team of attorneys with similar career goals.
– Jeff Heller, Corporate Principal

Since joining Chuhak & Tecson, I have found a place that understands the importance of work-life balance. Having the flexibility of working from home, combined with the ability to produce the same high-quality work I produce in the office, not only demonstrates the trust the firm places in its employees but also fosters a sense of being valued both professionally and personally. I have learned a lot in my time here and continue to enjoy working with Attorneys who mentor me so that I can deliver the quality product that they expect. I have worked at firms where this type of support was not provided. When we all work together as one team, with one outcome, we shine. This demonstrates a quality of work that our clients have come to expect.
– Jacqueline Navarro, Legal Assistant

Why Career Here

Attorneys & Paralegals

Our attorneys and paralegals are self-starters who have a passion for challenging work, solving complex client problems and collaborating with others while lifting up each other and our team.

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Other Professionals

Our highly experienced professional staff are roll-up-your-sleeves, collaborative team players, client and quality focused and the backbone of our firm’s service delivery. No task is too small or too big for any of them.

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Law Clerks & Undergraduate Internships

Our attorneys and professional staff hold a core belief that giving law students and undergraduates the chance to work in a law firm, in a wide variety of distinct legal and administrative areas, informs the course of their career decisions, as it has for many of our team members who started this way and have stayed.

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Benefits

  • Health and Retirement Benefit Plans
  • Employee and Mental Health Assistance Program
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending and Health Savings Plans
  • Pre-tax Transit Plan
  • Employer Paid Long- and Short-term Disability
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Advocacy Assistance Navigating the Health System
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Competitive Time Off
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Robust In-person Fun, Fitness and Filanthropy Activities
  • Golden Gavel and Other Recognition Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

The firm affirms its policy to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. No person will be denied employment or benefits on the basis of age, gender, color, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, political belief, genetic status, status as a member of uniformed services, or disability that does not preclude performance of the essential job functions, or any other classification protected under applicable law.