Legal Practice Assistant — Client-Focused Support

Kirkland & Ellis; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a detail-oriented Practice Assistant to support a team of attorneys and paralegals in our Philadelphia office. The role emphasizes efficient scheduling, document preparation, and meticulous records management to ensure seamless day-to-day operations and superior client service.

Ideal candidates will bring 3+ years of legal support experience, advanced MS Office skills, and a collaborative, adaptable approach in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal secretarial, legal administrative, or related professional support experience.
• High level proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat DC.
• Proficiency with legal tech tools and the ability to adapt to new systems.
• Strong organization, communication, and client-service mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings and conference calls.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and screen calls for attorneys.
• Enter attorney time and process expense reports.
• Prepare, revise, format, and finalize legal documents and materials.
• Proofread documents and maintain organized files in firm systems.
• Collaborate with Accounting, General Services and other teams to support attorneys and clients.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Adobe Acrobat DC

Attention to detail

Client service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Chrome River

Carpe Diem

DocX Tools

iManage DeskSite

Avaya

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a detail-oriented Practice Assistant to support a team of attorneys and paralegals in our Philadelphia office. The role emphasizes efficient scheduling, document preparation, and meticulous records management to ensure seamless day-to-day operations and superior client service.

Ideal candidates will bring 3+ years of legal support experience, advanced MS Office skills, and a collaborative, adaptable approach in a fast-paced legal environment.