Travel, Meetings, & Events Coordinator

Kirkland & Ellis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as a Travel, Meetings, & Events Coordinator. This role involves coordinating logistics for various events, managing vendor communications, and ensuring smooth execution. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals with strong organizational skills and event planning experience.

Benefits

Healthcare

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of event planning or coordination experience.
• CMP or CSEP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating logistics for a range of events.
• Managing event registration and attendee communication.
• Providing on-site support for event execution.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CVENT

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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 expertise and dedication of our people.

With 6,500+ professionals, including 4,000 lawyers, across 21 offices worldwide, Kirkland attorneys shape markets, influence policies, and establish legal precedents that redefine what’s possible. We bring together the best minds to meet clients where they are, driving the future of business, investment, and innovation.

What You’ll Do

Do you love planning events, coordinating logistics, and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our team at Kirkland & Ellis. We’re looking for a proactive, detail-focused professional to help us deliver seamless travel, meeting, and event experiences for attorneys and business professionals across the firm. You don’t need a legal background—just strong organization skills, a collaborative spirit, and a service-first mindset. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact initiatives in a world-class firm.

Role

As a Travel, Meetings & Events Coordinator, you’ll support the planning and execution of internal and external meetings and events. Your responsibilities include:

• Coordinating logistics for a range of events—from meetings to large-scale programs
• Supporting site selection, vendor communications, and contract negotiations
• Managing event registration, RSVP tracking, and attendee communication (including use of CVENT)
• Organizing food, transportation, A/V, and other essentials
• Preparing event materials like name tags, agendas, and branded giveaways
• Assisting with budget tracking, invoices, and post-event reports
• Providing on-site support to ensure smooth event execution

What You’ll Bring

We seek someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and possesses:

• 3+ years of event planning or coordination experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred, CMP or CSEP certification is a plus
• Strong organizational and project management skills with keen attention to detail
• Clear, professional communication and a client-focused approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities calmly and efficiently

Compensation

The salary range for this position in the Bay Area is $83,000 - $90,000, depending on experience and other factors. Kirkland & Ellis offers comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, paid time off, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Law Practice