Litigation Practice Assistant

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Kirkland & Ellis Full time
About Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis is a leading global law firm that values 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.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Practice Assistant with a service-first mindset to support 6-7 attorneys and paralegals in our Century City office. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, be able to handle multiple tasks and competing priorities, and demonstrate the ability to anticipate attorney needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Complex calendar management and meeting coordination
  • Travel planning and expense report submission
  • Interface with high-touch clients and internal partners, associates, and staff
  • Document preparation, including creating, editing, and formatting legal documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Document comparison, transcription, and proofreading
  • Creating binders and drafting and sending correspondence
  • Preparing and e-filing court documents
  • Familiarity with state and federal compliance rules and Westlaw
  • Claim charts proficiency
Requirements
  • 5+ years of litigation experience
  • High school diploma
  • Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Word and formatting documents
  • Adobe, PowerPoint, and Excel experience strongly preferred
Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office setting. Business casual attire is required.

How to Apply

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