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

As part of the Firmwide Legal Recruiting and Development Department (LRD), the Firmwide Lateral Legal Recruiting Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of lateral attorney recruiting including, but not limited to: lateral hiring, strategic direction and planning, working closely with senior partners within all practice areas regarding lateral needs, industry research and relationship building with recruits, search firms, and vendors

This position requires a high level of collaboration with attorneys and staff and the ability to work independently. This position requires the exercise of independent judgment.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, possess excellent proofing and communication (verbal and written) skills; the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment; a very strong attention to detail; and a professional demeanor. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships among lawyers and staff to achieve results.

This position is hybrid. The individual is expected to follow the Firm's hybrid work model, which requires in-person presence Tuesday-Thursday (with the exception of pre-approved arrangements).

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

• Collaborate with the lateral recruiting team to meet lateral recruiting needs
• Interact with lateral candidates, search firms and hiring partners throughout the recruiting process
• Source candidates and review candidate materials
• Schedule interviews and greet candidates
• Collect and distribute interview feedback
• Assist with offer process as needed
• Accurately track candidates and ensure the regular maintenance of applicant data in our applicant tracking software, including data entry

• Prepare new hire paperwork
• Coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding
• Provide reports and statistical data as needed
• Collaborate with other Kirkland offices and departments to identify efficiencies and best practices
• Work closely with the LRD team to assist with ad hoc projects as needed

Qualifications & Requirements

Education, Work Experience, Skills

The ideal candidate will have two-plus years of recruiting experience in a law firm or professional service industry. The candidate must also demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills, and the ability to work across all levels of management with various personality types ; build relationships, be proactive, stay organized, and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment. A Bachelor's degree is required, along with s uperior verbal and written communication skills .

Experience in ATS Systems, specifically VIRecruit, preferred. PowerPoint skills also preferred.

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."

For applicants who are based in Los Angeles, visit the following link for pay range information: http://staffjobsus.kirkland.com/pages/LAJOBID7568

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.

Closing Statement

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