Legal Practice Assistant — Growth & High-Impact Admin

Kirkland & Ellis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis in Chicago is seeking an experienced legal secretary to support a busy attorney team in a fast-paced environment. You will handle calendar management, travel arrangements, document preparation and proofreading, and intake processes that keep partners organized and compliant.

The role emphasizes high standards of client service, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic law firm setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of legal secretarial or administrative experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Word formatting and styles required.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat preferred.
• Strong proofreading, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative support to attorneys, including calendar management, travel coordination, and meeting scheduling.
• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and presentations.
• Manage time entry, expense reports, and new client/matter intake.
• Handle document comparison, transcription, and formatting using Microsoft Office and Adobe tools.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files in compliance with firm policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Accounting, IT, Conference Services, etc.).
• Deliver high-level client service and support team workflows.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Deadline-driven

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis in Chicago is seeking an experienced legal secretary to support a busy attorney team in a fast-paced environment. You will handle calendar management, travel arrangements, document preparation and proofreading, and intake processes that keep partners organized and compliant.

The role emphasizes high standards of client service, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic law firm setting.