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Kirkland & Ellis · 1 month ago

Practice Assistant / Legal Secretary

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$57K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

Kirkland & Ellis is a leading law firm known for its commitment to legal excellence and teamwork. They are seeking a proactive Practice Assistant in their Chicago office to support a group of attorneys by managing workflows, preparing legal documents, and providing administrative support.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Prepare, format, revise, and finalize a variety of legal documents, correspondence, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft Office and document management tools

Handle administrative tasks such as processing conflict checks, submitting expense reports, managing attorney time entries, scheduling meetings, and travel, and maintaining calendars

Conduct research, coordinate conference calls, and support document filing through the Firm’s systems

Foster strong working relationships across teams, collaborating with departments like Accounting, General Services, and Reprographics to ensure seamless support

Maintain paper and electronic files in compliance with firm policies, ensuring information is accurate and accessible

Anticipate attorney and team needs, proactively offering support to help achieve client service excellence