Paralegal I

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Kirkland and Ellis Full time

About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward.

We share core values that help us achieve excellence:
collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field.

Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.


As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations.

We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them.

We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors.

With 6,500 employees (including 3,500 lawyers) operating from 20 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.


Essential Job Functions


Kirkland & Ellis LLP is seeking a Tax Paralegal who will support multiple partners and the overall practice on a variety of matters.


  • Handles and files Section 83(b) election filings with the IRS
  • Prepares and files Form 8832 with the IRS
  • Prepares and files Form 8875 with the IRS
  • Prepares and files Form 2553 with the IRS
  • Prepares and files Form 1023 with the IRS
  • Prepares and files Form SS4 with the IRS to obtain EINs
  • Prepares and distributes communications to the IRS
  • Monitors and handles requests from the Firm's Tax Election Filings shared mailbox
  • Collaborates with supporting tax election team members
  • Prepares communications with clients and attorneys with respect to tax election filings
  • Obtains information from, and provides information to, clients
  • Obtains information from, and provides information to, attorneys regarding tax filings
  • Compiles documents and distributes for signature
  • Identifies and formulates solutions to problems which may arise
  • Collaborates with various practice groups providing support, as needed
  • Interfaces with IRS or other government agencies
  • Provides direct support to clients (using discretion to handle matters directly or involving an attorney)
  • Handles distribution of original documents
  • Maintains records utilizing DMS and other technologies, as needed
  • Assists with implementing training protocol and updating current training programs relating to certain types of tax filings.

OTHER FUNCTIONS (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

  • Any other functions/duties as assigned by management.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

_ Certificates, Licensures, Registrations_

  • Paralegal certification preferred.
  • Applicants in California must meet the California Business and Professional Code, Section 6450 (c) requirements.

_ Tools and Equipment_

  • N/A

Qualifications & Requirements

Education, Work Experience, Skills

Technologies/Software
Strong technical skills are required, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat.

How to Apply

Equal Employment Opportunity


All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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