Legal Practice Specialist

About the role

Kilpatrick, a large international law firm, is seeking a Legal Practice Specialist for their Corporate and Litigation teams in their Chicago, IL office. This position is part of a team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff who provide high-level service to both internal and external clients. The firm places a strong emphasis on its employees, values, and community commitment.

Responsibilities

• Manage case workflow and support
• Prioritize, coordinate, and manage work assignments to meet the support needs of timekeepers
• Utilize available firm resources, including the Resource Center, Research and Information Services, Marketing, Records, Mail and Copy Services, New Business Intake, and Finance
• Provide quality control and deadline management
• Aid other support members on the team to complete timekeeper requests
• Assist in assembling and organizing documents related to corporate transactions
• Aid in preparing closing memoranda and binders
• Proofread and redline documents, correspondence, and memoranda to ensure accuracy and quality control
• Prepare binders and hard copy materials as requested
• Manage mailings, client contacts, and update appropriate databases
• Prepare reports, PowerPoint presentations, tables, and Excel documents as requested
• Aid with calendar coordination, including availability of attendees and conference room reservations, meeting notifications, and reminders, and preparation of meeting materials
• Coordinate travel arrangements, including air, hotel, and car plans for timekeeper off-site meetings and events
• Process expense reimbursements and credit card statement reconciliations in the accounting system
• Open new clients and matters following New Business Intake and Records Departments' procedures as needed
• Perform routine filing, photocopying, scanning, faxing, compiling, and distributing of documents

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
• Minimum of five years of experience supporting attorneys in mergers and acquisitions in a law firm setting
• Ability to work with complex, heavily formatted documents and revise documents from transcription
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Well versed in legal terminology, processes, and definitions
• Ability to work with a variety of software and to quickly learn new programs such as SimplyAgree, Relativity, Concordance, Lexis/Nexis, e-mail, and internet
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent service orientation and teamwork skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively time-manage, prioritize, and complete simultaneous assignments
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to draft, format, and proofread legal documents
• Maintain confidentiality of client information

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal practice processes and definitions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Ability to read and understand legal documents

Skills

• Ability to work with a variety of software and to quickly learn new programs
• Excellent service orientation and teamwork skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively time-manage, prioritize, and complete simultaneous assignments
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to draft, format, and proofread legal documents
• Maintain confidentiality of client information

Benefits

The firm offers a multi-faceted health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision. Additionally, the firm provides life insurance, short-term disability plans, retirement plans, holidays, and paid time off. The firm offers hybrid work schedules combining in-office work days with remote work days. The pay range for this position in Chicago is $35.59 to $52.64 per hour.

Pay

The pay range for this position in Chicago is $35.59 to $52.64 per hour.

Schedule

This is a full-time, regular position.

Benefits

The firm offers a multi-faceted health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision. Additionally, the firm provides life insurance, short-term disability plans, retirement plans, holidays, and paid time off. The firm offers hybrid work schedules combining in-office work days with remote work days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.