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About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.

As one of the world’s leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don’t just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including 3,500 lawyers) operating from 20 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.

Essential Job Functions

The IP Litigation Paralegal I will support case teams in the IP litigation practice relating to organizing and managing electronic filings in various courts including state, federal and appellate. Responsibilities will include entering calendar deadlines and tracking critical dates. Prioritize and manage multiple projects. Team oriented with a collaborative focus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

Manages and computes deadlines and calendaring of events utilizing legal docketing system.

Research regarding Court Rules and related procedures

Coordinates preparation and filing of legal documents

Attend and support team at trials including all pre-trial tasks

Prepare legal cites for proper format, content and accuracy (Westlaw, Lexis; Blue Book)

OTHER FUNCTIONS This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.

Qualifications & Requirements

Any other functions/duties as assigned by management.

Education, Work Experience, Skills

The ideal candidate will possess at least two years of experience focusing on complex litigation cases, including experience with electronic filing. Additional qualifications include solid organizational and communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment. Bachelor’s degree required. Flexibility to accommodate for travel and overtime is required. Applicants in California must meet the California Business and Professional Code, Section 6450 (c) requirements.

_Technologies/Software

_ Familiarity required in the following: MS Office including Excel; DMS; Relativity; Pacer; E-filing (CM/ECF).

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Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

• Los Angeles - $65,000 - $105,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

The Firm will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and criminal histories consistent with local laws.

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