Digital Services Assistant (Sat & Sun, 1pm-12am)

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 management; restructurings; high-stakes litigation and trials; 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 3,000+ lawyers) operating from 18 offices across the United States, Europe and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.

Essential Job Functions

This part-time position is supporting the Firm’s General Services Intake Desk during weekend hours.

Essential Functions: (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external clients, foster a sense of team, and approach all encounters with clients and colleagues in a gracious, attentive, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Answer and direct telephone phone calls and monitor Outlook email mailboxes.
• Print, scan, copy, organize, finish, and distribute documents.
• Prepare and coordinate outbound FedEx and local courier services
• Deliver inbound FedEx and courier packages to recipient’s desk/office.
• Assist with basic document work such as converting and formatting documents.
• Offer general support and troubleshooting for the walk-up MFDs located throughout the office including changing toner, clearing paper jams or rebooting equipment.
• General clerical tasks and other projects as delegated.
• Resourceful, self-starter able to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced environment. 
• The schedule is Saturday and Sunday 1:00 pm to 12:00 am.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education, Work Experience, Skills:

• Some office experience preferred and a working knowledge of MS Office Suite.  High School diploma required

Technologies/Software:

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and multi-functional printers.

How to Apply

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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