Hybrid Practice Assistant — Legal Admin & Coordination

Kirkland & Ellis; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Practice Assistant to help attorneys manage day-to-day workflows, including document preparation, scheduling, and cross-department coordination.

You will support filing, records management, and client service in a fast-paced, professional environment, ensuring accuracy and organization across firm systems. Strong communication and multitasking are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• At least five years of administrative support experience.
• Experience in legal, litigation, and/or professional services preferred.
• Strong Word/Outlook skills; Excel, Acrobat, PowerPoint a plus.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and finalize legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage calendars, scheduling, and travel arrangements.
• Support document filing and record management in firm systems.
• Coordinate with Accounting, General Services, and Reprographics for seamless operations.
• Provide proactive administrative support to attorneys and teams.
• Assist with conflict checks and time entry as needed.

Skills

Document prep

Admin & workflow

Research & systems

Cross-department collaboration

File management

Team support

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

PowerPoint

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Practice Assistant to help attorneys manage day-to-day workflows, including document preparation, scheduling, and cross-department coordination.

You will support filing, records management, and client service in a fast-paced, professional environment, ensuring accuracy and organization across firm systems. Strong communication and multitasking are essential for success.