Legal Practice Assistant: Collaborative Attorney Support

Kirkland & Ellis

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking an experienced legal assistant to support attorneys and paralegals. The role involves managing calendars, travel, time entry, and document production using Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Acrobat.

You will help with conflict checks, client requests, and research, ensuring deadlines are met and compliance standards are maintained. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (GED acceptable) and 3+ years of legal support experience, with strong organization,

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
3+ years of legal secretarial/administrative support experience.
Advanced MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe Acrobat skills.
Familiarity with legal technology tools and document management systems.
Strong written and verbal communication, client-service focus.

Responsibilities

Manage calendars, schedule meetings and calls, coordinate travel, answer and screen calls, enter attorney time, process expenses.
Process conflict checks and new client/new matter requests, assist with research and deadlines.
Prepare, format, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, presentations, and spreadsheets.
Proofread documents and maintain organized electronic and paper files following firm policies.
Collaborate with Accounting, General Services, Conference Services and other teams to deliver support.