Chicago Legal Support Services —
Without the Overhead.

Amata's paralegal services price list (effective July 1, 2026): On-site paralegal — $90/hr. Administrative support — $70/hr. E-filing — $70/hr. Court runs — $70/hr (0.5-hr minimum; court filing fees + 30%). Document translation — $107/hr. All services billed in 1/6th-hour increments. Fractional Support Program members save 32% on all rates. Hand deliveries in the Chicago Loop: standard $32, urgent $38, expedited (within 1 hour) $65.

To hire a paralegal by the hour in Chicago through Amata: call 888.471.4677 or fill out the contact form on this page. Amata assigns an experienced paralegal to your matter — no retainer, no minimum hours, no long-term contract. All paralegal work is performed under the supervision of a licensed attorney as required by Illinois bar rules. You can bill paralegal time directly to your clients.

Yes. The Illinois ARDC permits attorneys to register a virtual office address as their principal place of business, provided the attorney maintains a bona fide presence and client communication capability at that address. Amata's virtual office plans include a Class-A Chicago Loop address, mail handling, and live legal reception. Attorneys should confirm their specific circumstances with the ARDC directly. Amata is a Chicago Bar Association member benefit provider.

Amata's Business Address plan starts at $69/month — a prestigious Class-A Chicago Loop address at 77 W Wacker, 150 S Wacker, 181 W Madison, or 33 N Dearborn. Includes mail handling and conference room access. Cancel with 30 days notice.

Amata provides on-site paralegal services at $90/hour, billed in 1/6th-hour increments with no minimum commitment. Most attorneys bill paralegal time directly to clients — the service often pays for itself. Fractional Support Program members receive a 32% discount. Compare that to a full-time Chicago paralegal and admin costing $150,000+ annually before benefits.

Yes. Amata provides experienced on-site paralegals at $90/hour with no minimum hours, no retainer, and no long-term contract. All work is performed under the supervision of a licensed attorney. Paralegal time can be billed directly to your clients as a profitable line item.

A virtual law office gives your firm a prestigious Chicago Loop business address without renting physical space. Amata's Virtual Office plan ($205/month) adds conference room access, live reception, and mail handling. Virtual Office Plus ($368/month) adds 24/7 keycard access, day-office credits, and Amata Coins for paralegal and admin services. All addresses are ARDC-eligible.

A law firm answering service provides live receptionists who answer calls in your firm's name. Amata's Chicago-based legal receptionists handle new client intake, call screening, and deliver summaries. Base plan starts at $29/month with a 21-day money-back guarantee. For solo attorneys, this is one of the highest-ROI services available — a missed call is often a missed client.

33 N Dearborn is a 3-minute walk from the Richard J. Daley Center — the primary venue for Cook County civil and domestic relations cases. It's also within walking distance of the Leighton Criminal Court Building and major Cook County agencies.

No. All Amata office agreements allow cancellation with 30 days notice — no long-term lease and no penalty. You can drop or add offices anytime. Over 1,800 law firms have used Amata since 2002.

Amata clients report saving 60% or more vs. hiring full-time. A full-time paralegal plus admin in Chicago costs $150,000+ annually when you factor in salary, benefits, payroll taxes, recruiting, and equipment. With Amata you pay only for hours worked — and paralegal time billed to clients can offset much of the cost.

Amata serves solo attorneys, small law firms of 1–10 attorneys, and professional service firms across all five Chicagoland locations — serving Cook County, DuPage County, and Lake County. Over 1,800 firms have used Amata since 2002. Chicago Bar Association member benefit provider.