Lead Corporate Paralegal

Kirkland & Ellis; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced paralegal to own workstreams across complex corporate matters. You will coordinate matter materials, manage checklists, track deadlines, and collaborate with attorneys, clients, and external partners to keep transactions moving smoothly.

The role demands 5–10+ years in a sophisticated law firm environment, a bachelor’s degree (paralegal certification preferred), and comfort with document management systems, MS Office, and a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; paralegal certification preferred.
• California candidates must meet applicable California paralegal requirements.
• 5–10+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm or similar sophisticated environment.
• Experience in corporate or transactional matters (M&A, private equity, etc.).
• Experience with document management systems and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of paralegal workstreams from planning through completion, coordinating activities, deliverables, deadlines and follow-up.
• Coordinate transaction workflows: organize matter materials, manage checklists, track progress, and ensure smooth execution.
• Support due diligence: coordinate and conduct diligence, review information, identify issues, and report findings to the team.
• Prepare and review a variety of corporate, transactional, governance and other documents.
• Manage filings and records: coordinate filings and maintain organized matter records.
• Drive closings and deliverables: coordinate execution, track signatures, and oversee post-closing requirements.
• Partner with attorneys and clients: work with attorneys, clients, vendors, and others, escalating when needed.
• Anticipate problems: identify needs, troubleshoot, and manage priorities in time-sensitive matters.
• Collaborate across teams: share knowledge and support development of less-experienced colleagues.
• Support team development: contribute to training and process improvements.

Skills

Ownership & Judgment

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification

CA paralegal requirements

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Document management systems

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced paralegal to own workstreams across complex corporate matters. You will coordinate matter materials, manage checklists, track deadlines, and collaborate with attorneys, clients, and external partners to keep transactions moving smoothly.

The role demands 5–10+ years in a sophisticated law firm environment, a bachelor’s degree (paralegal certification preferred), and comfort with document management systems, MS Office, and a fast-paced