About Kirkland & Ellis



Kirkland & Ellis LLP is a preeminent, full-service law firm with offices around the world and a staff as diverse as the practice areas we support. Our clients range from Fortune 100 companies to medium and small corporations, financial institutions, and private equity firms. Known for our commitment to excellence, Kirkland strives to provide superior service to our clients as well as our fellow employees. From Information Technology to Human Resources, Paralegal Services to Business Development, Kirkland offers non-attorney professionals challenging careers in a variety of functional areas. Whether starting or growing your career, Kirkland can offer a performance-driven culture filled with bright and innovative teams of co-workers.



Essential Job Functions

• The Document Services Team is seeking a part-time File Assistant to work weekends. Candidates must possess a high level of customer service and exhibit a professional phone demeanor.


• The schedule for this position is Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm. Available to work overtime, as needed.

• 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, organize, and distribute documents, and/or coordinate with support departments to arrange for copying, custom reprographics/binding, and courier services.


• General clerical tasks and other projects as delegated.


• Resourceful, self-starter able to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced environment.

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

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.

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