Litigation Practice Assistant
Job ID: 8295
Updated: Mar 12, 2025
Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States
Category: Legal Secretary/Practice Asst
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. 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 over 6,500 employees (including approximately 4,000 lawyers) operating from 21 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
The Philadelphia office is seeking an experienced and highly organized Litigation Practice Assistant with a service-first mindset to provide comprehensive support to attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
This role requires a proactive professional who excels at managing multiple priorities, anticipating needs, and delivering high-quality work under pressure. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex administrative and technical tasks with efficiency and professionalism.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)
| Administrative Support: | Provide comprehensive administrative assistance by managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings, arranging travel, and preparing expense reports. Serve as the main point of contact for attorneys, clients, and internal teams, ensuring smooth communication and efficient workflow. Handle new business intake, track attorney time, and assist with personal tasks when necessary, all while maintaining a high level of discretion and professionalism.
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| Customer/Client Service and Teamwork: | Deliver exceptional service by maintaining strong relationships with clients, attorneys, and internal teams. Act as a proactive liaison, ensuring clear communication and timely follow-up on client needs and inquiries. Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments, fostering a team-oriented environment that promotes efficiency and high-quality outcomes. Demonstrate a service-first approach, anticipating needs and consistently going above and beyond to support team success and client satisfaction.
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| Professional Demeanor: | Exhibit professionalism by recognizing and adhering to all Firm policies, including attendance guidelines, dress code, security measures, and confidentiality requirements. Maintain positive, professional, courteous, and flexible demeanor when dealing with clients and colleagues. Perform complex Practice Assistant activities which may be highly confidential and require discretion and diplomacy.
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File Maintenance: | Establish and maintain paper and electronic files in compliance with current Firm policies utilizing the Firm’s systems.
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Qualifications & Requirements
Education, Work Experience, Skills
This position is a 3/2 hybrid schedule. The hours for this position are 9:30 am - 5:30 pm with flexibility for overtime and travel, as required. Must have 5+ years of litigation experience. Must have high school diploma. Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate preferred.
Technologies/Software
Advanced proficiency in MS Word and formatting documents with a minimum typing speed of 55+ words per minute required. Adobe, PowerPoint and Excel experience are also strongly preferred.
How to Apply
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