Legal Practice Assistant - NYC, Detail-Driven Support

Kirkland & Ellis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis in New York City is seeking a proactive Practice Assistant to support a dynamic group of attorneys. This entry-level friendly role focuses on organization, client service, and smooth day-to-day operations in a high-performing environment.

You will manage attorney workflows, prepare documents, coordinate communications, and assist with scheduling, travel, and time entries, contributing to exceptional client service and efficient firm operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of legal administrative support experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and PowerPoint is a plus.
• Experience supporting litigation is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Excellent written and verbal client service communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, revise, and finalize legal documents and presentations using Office tools.
• Handle administrative tasks: conflict checks, expenses, time entries, scheduling, travel, and calendars.
• Conduct research, coordinate conference calls, and support document filing.
• Foster cross-team relationships with Accounting, General Services, and Reprographics.
• Maintain paper and electronic files per firm policies.
• Anticipate attorney and team needs and provide proactive support.

Skills

Legal administrative support

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

PowerPoint

Litigation experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

PowerPoint

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis in New York City is seeking a proactive Practice Assistant to support a dynamic group of attorneys. This entry-level friendly role focuses on organization, client service, and smooth day-to-day operations in a high-performing environment.

You will manage attorney workflows, prepare documents, coordinate communications, and assist with scheduling, travel, and time entries, contributing to exceptional client service and efficient firm operations.