Learning & Development Coordinator

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

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 24 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.

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 24 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

We are seeking a talented and motivated professional to join our Learning & Development team as a Firmwide Learning & Development Coordinator. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, exceptional time management, and excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

In This Role, You Will Be Responsible For

• Coordinating end-to-end execution, including scheduling, participant and instructor communications, materials distribution, and evaluations, for high-impact attorney learning initiatives, including local training programs, Kirkland University, Kirkland Litigation University, Executive Skills Training, attorney orientation programs, the Kirkland Summer Program, New Associate Orientation, and internal Learning & Development team meetings.
• Supporting data collection projects across Learning & Development and reporting on initiative participation, feedback, and outcomes.
• Maintaining project tracking systems, shared calendars, email distribution lists, and internal knowledge repositories used across Learning & Development.
• Collaborating with the Human Resources Delivery team to provide on-the-ground support for learning initiatives.
• Liaising with CLE Compliance to coordinate and align CLE processes as needed for attorney training programs.
• Exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality on sensitive and strategic matters while balancing and managing multiple stakeholder requests across the Learning & Development function.
• Identifying opportunities to automate, streamline, or eliminate manual work, including the use of AI and automation tools, with the goal of increasing focus on strategic Talent initiatives.
• Continuously developing individual and team skillsets as tools and capabilities evolve, with a focus on improving how work is performed as well as successfully delivering results.

What You’ll Bring

Kirkland & Ellis is a highly collaborative and collegiate environment where team members are expected to excel in communication, initiative, relationship building, client focus, agility, business insight, and influencing outcomes.

Qualified Candidates Will Bring

• 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 learning management systems (LMS), collaboration platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proactive approach to work.
• Strong project and time management skills with a consistent track record of meeting deadlines.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to support team priorities as needed.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to maintain professionalism while handling changing priorities and urgent requests.
• Professional presence and the ability to build effective relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong critical thinking skills.
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours when needed.

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: $67,000 - $83,000

Boston: $67,000 - $92,000

New York City: $67,000 - $92,000

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.