About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 22 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.
What You’ll Do
Are you a seasoned litigation paralegal who thrives in high-stakes, complex matters and enjoys leading teams through every phase of trial? As a Senior Litigation Paralegal, you’ll oversee all aspects of large-scale litigation, including high-volume discovery, court filings, trial preparation, and litigation technology. You’ll serve as a trusted partner to attorneys, supervise paralegal teams, and ensure cases move forward efficiently and accurately.
- Complex Discovery Oversight – Manage large document productions, including collection, organization, chain of custody, privilege logs, and multi-format production.
- Litigation Technology & Databases – Design and manage document review databases and workflows in partnership with Litigation Support, with advanced use of Relativity.
- Substantive Research – Analyze case materials, research opposing experts, and interpret procedural rules across jurisdictions.
- Court Filings & Case Management – Coordinate filings and service, draft routine pleadings, compile exhibits, and work with courts and local counsel.
- Citation & Quality Control – Perform legal and factual cite checking using Bluebook standards, Westlaw, and Lexis.
- Trial Preparation & Support – Prepare pretrial materials, manage exhibits and transcripts, and support trials and hearings, including attendance.
- Team Leadership & Collaboration – Supervise junior paralegals and litigation teams while managing multiple matters and deadlines.
- External Engagement – Interact with clients, experts, consultants, government agencies, and court personnel.
What You’ll Bring
- Education – Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent experience).
- Experience – 10+ years of experience supporting complex litigation, including large discovery and trial support.
- Litigation Expertise – Strong background in database management, document imaging, and end-to-end trial preparation.
- Technology Skills – Advanced proficiency with Relativity, TextMap, Westlaw, PACER Pro, electronic filing systems, and Microsoft Office (including Excel and DMS).
- Leadership & Organization – Proven ability to lead teams, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple cases with attention to detail.
- Flexibility – Willingness to accommodate travel and overtime; ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
If you’re ready to bring deep litigation experience, technical skill, and leadership to high-impact matters, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
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