Strategic Learning & Development Coordinator

Kirkland & Ellis; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Firmwide Learning & Development Coordinator to join our Learning & Development team. The role requires attention to detail, a proactive mindset, strong time management, and excellent communication skills to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate training initiatives across local and firmwide programs, support data collection and reporting, maintain calendars and repositories, and work with HR Delivery and CLE Compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years in a law firm or professional services coordination role.
• Familiarity with CLE requirements and accreditation processes preferred.
• Proficiency with LMS, collaboration platforms, and MS Office; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end execution of attorney learning initiatives, including scheduling, participant and instructor communications, materials distribution, and evaluations.
• Support data collection projects and report on participation, feedback, and outcomes.
• Maintain project tracking systems, shared calendars, email distribution lists, and internal knowledge repositories.
• Collaborate with the HR Delivery team to support learning initiatives.
• Liaise with CLE Compliance to coordinate and align CLE processes as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters while balancing multiple stakeholder requests.
• Identify opportunities to automate or streamline manual work, including AI/automation tools.
• Develop individual and team skills as tools evolve and deliver results.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Firmwide Learning & Development Coordinator to join our Learning & Development team. The role requires attention to detail, a proactive mindset, strong time management, and excellent communication skills to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate training initiatives across local and firmwide programs, support data collection and reporting, maintain calendars and repositories, and work with HR Delivery and CLE Compliance.