Senior Litigation Presentation Designer (All US Offices)

Job ID: 8288

Updated: Mar 3, 2025

Location: Washington, DC, United States

Category: Information Technology

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 expertise and dedication of our people.

With 6,500+ professionals, including 4,000 lawyers, across 21 offices worldwide, Kirkland attorneys shape markets, influence policies, and establish legal precedents that redefine what's possible. We bring together the best minds to meet clients where they are, driving the future of business, investment, and innovation.

What You'll Do

The Senior Firmwide Presentation Designer will deliver superior graphical production support and consultation to attorneys, legal assistants and expert witnesses. They are experts regarding the use of specialized graphics as visual aids to assist juries, judges, arbitrators and mock juries in matters involving complex litigation. This position requires at least 5 years of technical experience providing some combination of graphics creation, support at pre-trial and at-trial functions.

The Senior Firm-wide Presentation Designer must be self-motivated, diligent, disciplined, resourceful, organized, be able to multi-task, and operate especially well under time constraints and similar demanding influences. Superior written and oral communication skills are required, as are the abilities to cultivate customer relationships and foster collaborative relationships with attorneys, legal assistants and colleagues.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite required; working knowledge of 2D/3D animation and modeling software a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work closely with trial teams to develop graphic recommendations for effective visual communication of case themes.
• Conceptualize, design, revise, and oversee completion of high-level graphics, illustrations, and animations.
• Create, revise and reformat PowerPoint presentations, developing and maintaining litigation-specific formatting, style, and consistency.
• Provide on-site trial support, serving as point of contact and directing workflow when multiple designers present.
• Assist with marketing and promotion of Firm's internal trial resources.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with attorneys, legal assistants and colleagues.
• This position is 70% billable. (35 or 37.5 hours)

What You'll Bring

Education, Work Experience, Skills

• Minimum required and preferred qualifications needed to effectively perform the job.
• Education. Bachelor of Arts or Science from accredited College or University, preferred.
• 5+ years of Legal Technology experience, required.

Technologies/Software

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite required; working knowledge of 2D/3D animation and modeling software a plus.

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in each of the below locations. 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: $139,000 - $175,000
• Bay Area: $125,000 - $177,000
• Los Angeles: $125,000 - $177,000
• Washington D.C.: $125,000 - $165,000
• New York City: $125,000 - $177,000

How to Apply

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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

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

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