Legal Talent Acquisition Intern: Recruit & Grow

Kirkland & Ellis; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Campus recruiting events

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis in Houston is seeking a Talent Acquisition Intern to support recruiting initiatives within our Legal Talent Acquisition team, gaining hands-on experience in a premier professional services environment.

Responsibilities include interview scheduling, candidate communications, maintaining recruiting records, supporting campus events, and contributing to process improvements. This role offers a path to develop strong HR and recruiting skills in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program.
• Previous part‑time work experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort learning new technologies and systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with interview scheduling and candidate communications.
• Provide administrative, scheduling, and logistical support to the Talent Acquisition team.
• Maintain accurate recruiting records and documentation.
• Respond to routine inquiries and elevate issues as appropriate.
• Support campus recruiting events and in-office recruiting receptions.
• Assist with candidate travel reimbursement processes.
• Contribute to team projects and process improvements.
• Develop proficiency with recruiting tools and technologies while continuously building new skills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis in Houston is seeking a Talent Acquisition Intern to support recruiting initiatives within our Legal Talent Acquisition team, gaining hands-on experience in a premier professional services environment.

Responsibilities include interview scheduling, candidate communications, maintaining recruiting records, supporting campus events, and contributing to process improvements. This role offers a path to develop strong HR and recruiting skills in a fast-paced setting.