Talent Acquisition Intern

Kirkland & Ellis; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 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

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

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don't just recruit exceptional talent, we help build high-performing teams that drive the success of one of the world's leading law firms. We're looking for a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Intern to join our Legal Talent Acquisition team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a student or early-career professional interested in recruiting, human resources, talent acquisition, or the legal industry. You'll gain hands‑on experience supporting recruitment initiatives while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment.

As a Talent Acquisition Intern, you'll provide support to our recruiting team and help ensure a positive experience for candidates and stakeholders throughout the hiring process. Responsibilities include:

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

We're seeking someone who is eager to learn, highly organized, and thrives in a collaborative team environment.

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.

Why Join Us?

This internship offers an opportunity to gain meaningful exposure to recruiting and talent acquisition within a premier professional services environment. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, build valuable business skills, and contribute to the hiring efforts that help shape the future of Kirkland & Ellis.

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland.

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