Legal Practice Assistant - NYC Support Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Retirement

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis in New York City seeks a proactive Practice Assistant to support a dynamic group of attorneys. This role is ideal for someone early in their legal support career who wants to grow in a high-performing, client-focused environment. You will manage attorney workflows and serve as an administrative resource.

Responsibilities include document preparation, client communications, and coordinating legal support tasks. The firm offers comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of legal administrative support experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and basic Excel.
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and PowerPoint is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, revise, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Handle administrative tasks such as conflict checks, expense reports, time entries, scheduling, and travel.
• Conduct research, coordinate conference calls, and support document filing.
• Foster strong cross-team relationships with Accounting, General Services, and Reprographics.
• Maintain paper and electronic files in line with firm policies.
• Anticipate attorney and team needs to deliver client-service excellence.

Skills

Legal admin support

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis in New York City seeks a proactive Practice Assistant to support a dynamic group of attorneys. This role is ideal for someone early in their legal support career who wants to grow in a high-performing, client-focused environment. You will manage attorney workflows and serve as an administrative resource.

Responsibilities include document preparation, client communications, and coordinating legal support tasks. The firm offers comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.