Legal Proofreader (All US Offices)

Job ID: 8736 Updated: Mar 25, 2026 Location: Chicago, IL, United States Category: Administrative Support Apply Now Share: 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 23 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 detail-obsessed proofreader with a passion for accuracy and a working knowledge of and/or interest in legal documents? Join our Document Services team and play a vital role in ensuring the precision and consistency of high-value legal and financial materials. As a Legal Proofreader, you'll work independently while collaborating closely with a skilled team, applying expert knowledge of grammar, legal style, and formatting to deliver flawless work under tight deadlines. We're looking for someone proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning-especially when it comes to mastering the latest software including AI tools and best practices. * Comprehensive proofreading: Perform cold reads for grammar, spelling, usage, consistency, and formatting across complex legal and financial documents * Legal document expertise: Review materials with confidence in legal terminology, case citations, and formatting expectations * Quality control support: Compare revised or converted documents against originals to ensure accuracy * Manual markups: Apply redlining and edits manually with high precision * Style compliance: Ensure alignment with Bluebook, Chicago Manual of Style, and firm best practices * Table and financial accuracy: Carefully review data-heavy content, including financial tables, for errors or inconsistencies * Collaborative independence: Work autonomously while contributing to a supportive team environment * Global readiness: Apply UK spelling and style conventions when needed The schedule for this position is: * Thursday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm ET (including a one-hour break) * Friday through Sunday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm ET (including a one-hour break) * Flexibility to work overtime as needed What You'll Bring * Education: A college degree or business certification is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered * Experience: 5+ years as a legal proofreader strongly preferred * Client service mindset: Ability to thrive under pressure while delivering exceptional accuracy and professionalism * Software proficiency: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat If you're passionate about precision, thrive in a fast-paced legal environment, and take pride in your proofreading skills, we'd love to hear from you! Compensation The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Chicago. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. Compensation Range: Chicago: $75,000 - $85,000 How to Apply Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now." Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland. 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. #LI-Remote #LI-MK1

Created: 2026-04-02