Restructuring Legal Assistant

About Us:

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is an international law firm with more than 1,400 lawyers located in Chicago, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Munich, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.  The Firm is renowned for its ability to handle complex legal issues, particularly in its core practices of private equity, restructuring, tax, intellectual property and litigation.

Job Description:

The Chicago office is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Bankruptcy practice.  Responsibilities include: drafting Chapter 11 pleadings, petitions and schedules; preparing Proofs of Claim, closing books for bankruptcy cases and debt trades, Notices of Transfer, corporate resolutions, and UCC forms; filing documents with bankruptcy courts, preparing for and attending court hearings; and performing electronic legal research.  This position may be responsible for coordination and participation in paralegal and/or attorney training.

The ideal candidate will possess 3+ years of litigation or bankruptcy experience with advanced knowledge of technologies relevant to practice.  Bachelor’s degree preferred. Candidates will have proven ability to supervise and develop a team of people, outstanding organizational and communication skills, and multi-tasking abilities. Travel and overtime may be required.

 

Contact Us:

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Staff Recruiting

200 E Randolph

Chicago, IL 60601

Email: Recruitment5@kirkland.com

 

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