Law Firm L&D Coordinator: Training & Programs

Kirkland & Ellis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis seeks a Learning & Development Coordinator in Chicago to support attorney training initiatives, local programs, and onboarding efforts. You will manage scheduling, communications, materials, and assessments while coordinating with HR, CLE Compliance, and internal teams.

The role requires strong communication, detail orientation, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Occasional after-hours work may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in a law firm, Learning & Development, professional services, or a related coordination role.
• Familiarity with CLE requirements and professional accreditation processes are strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, prioritize competing requests, and deliver programs efficiently.
• Proficiency with LMS, collaboration platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end execution of attorney learning initiatives, including scheduling, communications, materials, and evaluations.
• Support data collection projects and report on participation, feedback, and outcomes.
• Maintain project tracking systems, calendars, and internal knowledge bases.
• Collaborate with HR Delivery to support learning initiatives on the ground.
• Liaise with CLE Compliance to align CLE processes for training programs.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline processes, including AI/tools.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Client focus

Agility

Business insight

Influencing outcomes

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

LMS

Collaboration platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis seeks a Learning & Development Coordinator in Chicago to support attorney training initiatives, local programs, and onboarding efforts. You will manage scheduling, communications, materials, and assessments while coordinating with HR, CLE Compliance, and internal teams.

The role requires strong communication, detail orientation, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Occasional after-hours work may be needed.