Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Compensation

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What You’ll Do Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can bring structure, efficiency, and impact to recruiting operations? As a Firmwide Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Kirkland & Ellis, you will operationally support recruiting efforts across the Firm, ensuring seamless processes that align with our business goals. Working within the Firmwide Talent Acquisition Strategy & Logistics team, you’ll play a key role in strengthening how we attract and onboard top legal talent. This hybrid role follows the Firm’s model, with in-person presence required Tuesday through Thursday (except pre-approved arrangements). • Recruiting Operations – Execute daily operational tasks that drive lateral attorney recruiting and ensure alignment with firmwide objectives. • Cross-Office & Team Collaboration – Partner with other Kirkland offices and departments to share best practices and identify efficiencies and support collective recruiting goals. • Communication & Knowledge Management – Draft and distribute newsletters, meeting notes, and updates while maintaining accurate and accessible team resources. • Process Oversight – Monitor recruiting approval workflows to ensure consistency and quality control; oversee execution of search firm contracts and process placement invoices promptly. • Reporting & Analytics – Provide reports, data, and metrics to support leadership decision-making. Strategic & Special Projects – Contribute to initiatives such as group hires, office openings and other firmwide projects, as well as provide ad hoc support to the Talent Acquisition team. What You’ll Bring • Bachelor’s degree required & 2 + years’ experience in recruiting preferably within a law firm or professional services environment. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. • Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to tailor messaging across different audiences. • Critical thinking skills and resourcefulness to navigate challenges effectively. • A team player who builds rapport across departments, while also capable of driving work independently. • Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint preferred. If you’re eager to bring structure, creativity, and impact to lateral recruiting operations in a world-class law firm, 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: $72,000 - $81,000