Legal Practice Support Specialist

Kirkland & Ellis LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, DC is seeking a Practice Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to a team of attorneys and paralegals. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, process client requests, and ensure efficient day-to-day operations with strong attention to detail.

The role requires 3+ years of legal support, advanced MS Office skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of legal secretarial, legal administrative, or related professional support experience.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat DC.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings and conference calls, coordinate travel arrangements, answer and screen calls, enter attorney time, process expense reports, and support daily attorney and paralegal needs.
• Process conflict checks and New Client/New Matter requests, conduct attorney-directed research, and help ensure compliance with firm procedures and deadlines.
• Prepare, revise, format, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, presentations, spreadsheets, and other materials using Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat DC, and document management systems.
• Proofread documents for accuracy and consistency, transcribe meeting notes and dictation, and maintain organized electronic and paper files in accordance with firm policies.
• Collaborate with teams across Accounting, General Services, Conference Services, Court Services, Reprographics, and Digital Services to deliver seamless support to attorneys and clients.
• Provide backup support to fellow Practice Assistants, handle confidential information with discretion, and foster a collaborative, service-focused environment while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.]

Skills

Attention to detail

Client service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat DC

iManage DeskSite

Chrome River

DocX Tools

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, DC is seeking a Practice Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to a team of attorneys and paralegals. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, process client requests, and ensure efficient day-to-day operations with strong attention to detail.

The role requires 3+ years of legal support, advanced MS Office skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.