Strategic Legal Practice Assistant

Kirkland & Ellis; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis in Miami seeks a Practice Assistant to provide high-quality administrative and document support to a group of attorneys, helping them perform at their best. You will manage calendars, schedule calls and meetings, coordinate travel, prepare documents, and maintain organized records while safeguarding confidential information.

Florida Notary Public certification and a minimum of three years of administrative experience are required; strong Word, Acrobat DC, PowerPoint and Excel

Qualifications

• At least three years of administrative work experience.
• Florida Notary Public certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word; experience with Acrobat DC, PowerPoint and Excel preferred.
• Strong organization, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication; team-oriented and client-focused.
• Discretion, professionalism and sound judgment in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, format, proofread and finalize documents and correspondence.
• Manage attorneys' calendars, schedule calls and meetings, coordinate travel.
• Enter attorney time, process expense reports and screen calls.
• Assist with conflict checks, new client/matter forms and document production needs.
• Maintain organized paper and electronic files per firm policies.
• Deliver timely, responsive support and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat DC

PowerPoint

Excel

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Florida Notary Public Certification

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis in Miami seeks a Practice Assistant to provide high-quality administrative and document support to a group of attorneys, helping them perform at their best. You will manage calendars, schedule calls and meetings, coordinate travel, prepare documents, and maintain organized records while safeguarding confidential information.

Florida Notary Public certification and a minimum of three years of administrative experience are required; strong Word, Acrobat DC, PowerPoint and Excel