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Kirkland & Ellis · 1 month ago

Practice Assistant / Legal Secretary

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Kirkland & Ellis is a leading law firm committed to legal excellence and continuous growth. The Litigation Practice Assistant will support attorneys and paralegals in managing court filings, tracking case deadlines, and preparing trial documents while ensuring compliance with court rules.

Financial ServicesLaw EnforcementLegal

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, organize travel arrangements, track attorney time, and support billing processes with precision

Assist attorneys with document preparation, formatting, and filing; ensure compliance with firm policies. Support trial logistics by coordinating documents for review and assisting with trial-related tasks

Handle new business intake. Draft, review and revise legal and non-legal documents including correspondence and memoranda, pleadings, PowerPoint presentations, budgets, etc

Facilitate communications among stakeholders, maintain comprehensive case files, and diligently track deadlines

Format court pleadings according to applicable court rules and generate tables of authorities and tables of contents, ensuring accurate citations and formatting

Contribute ideas for enhancing workflow efficiency and maintaining high-quality standards across the Litigation team

Serve as a liaison between attorneys, and internal teams, upholding strict confidentiality and professional standards

Qualification

Litigation support experienceMicrosoft WordAdobePowerPointExcelClient-service mindsetProactive problem-solvingCommunication skillsAttention to detailCollaboration