Corporate Practice Assistant

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

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Corporate Practice Assistant at a top law firm, Kirkland & Ellis

H1: Join the Kirkland & Ellis Team as a Corporate Practice Assistant
H2: Work at a Leading Law Firm with Global Reach

Job Title: Corporate Practice Assistant
Job ID: 7745
Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
Category: Legal Secretary/Practice Asst

About Kirkland & Ellis
- Top law firm with a global presence
- Committed to excellence and values of collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect, and gratitude
- Invests in top talent and encourages diversity of perspectives and strengths
- Highly skilled professionals working in private equity, M&A, investment fund formation, restructurings, high-stakes litigation, and more
- Creates industry standards and fosters innovation and entrepreneurialism
- Long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors
- 6,500 employees, including 3,500 lawyers, across 20 offices worldwide
- Strong financial performance

Job Summary
- Seeking a service-oriented Corporate Practice Assistant to support a group of attorneys in the Century City office
- Responsibilities include creating, revising, and formatting legal documents, managing calendars and travel arrangements, answering phones, and other secretarial duties
- Requires a professional, highly motivated, and organized individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, challenging legal environment

Essential Functions
- Prepare and revise a variety of legal documents using Microsoft Office 2016, Adobe Acrobat DC, and other software
- Proofread, format, and question inconsistencies in all materials
- Transcribe dictation and record minutes of meetings
- Provide administrative support, including conflict checks, timekeeping, expense reports, and internet research
- Maintain files in compliance with Firm policies using LegalKEY and Document Management System
- Work collaboratively with other practice assistants to meet firm and client needs
- Maintain a professional demeanor and adhere to Firm policies

Qualifications & Requirements
- Must be able to work core business hours with flexibility for overtime as needed
- Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience
- Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Adobe Acrobat DC, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred

Work Environment
- Professional office environment

How to Apply
- Interested candidates can apply by clicking "Apply Now"
- For Los Angeles-based applicants, pay range information can be found at

Equal Employment Opportunity
- All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, and more
- Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion

Closing Statement
- Job postings and recruiting mailbox are for candidates only
- Recruiters, search firms, and employment agencies will not be compensated for referrals unless specifically asked to submit candidates
- Direct contact with K&E employees for candidate presentations is inappropriate and may affect future professional relationships with the Firm

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Word Processing, Document Management, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Workshare Compare, DMS, Proofreading, Transcription, Dictation, Minutes, Meetings, Conflict Checks, Client Forms, Time Entry, Expense Reports, Telephone Management, Conference Calls, Travel Arrangements, Internet Research, File Maintenance, Accounting, General Services, Conference Center, Calendar Services, Reprographics, Digital Services, Customer Service, Teamwork, Professionalism, Confidentiality, Diplomacy.

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To apply, click "Apply Now" on the job posting page.

Qualification and Experience 3+ years of administrative experience, advanced proficiency in MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, and Excel, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging legal environment.

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