Travel, Meetings, & Events Coordinator

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Travel, Meetings & Events Coordinator, where your organizational skills will shine. This role offers the chance to manage logistics for various events, from intimate meetings to large-scale programs. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and ensure every detail is executed flawlessly. With a focus on professional development and a supportive culture, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their careers in a dynamic environment. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and have a passion for event coordination, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare

Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits

Tailored Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of event planning or coordination experience required.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for a wide range of events.
• Manage event registration and attendee communication.

Skills

Event Planning

Project Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CMP Certification

CSEP Certification

Tools

CVENT

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 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 that sounds like you, 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 to come from a legal background—just bring strong organization skills, a collaborative spirit, and a service-first mindset. Whether you’re growing your career in event coordination or bringing experience from another industry, 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 play a key role in supporting the planning and execution of internal and external meetings and events. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the firm to ensure every detail is handled with care, including:

• Coordinating logistics for a wide range of events—from intimate 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 event essentials
• Preparing event materials like name tags, agendas, and branded giveaways
• Assisting with budget tracking, invoice processing, and post-event reporting
• Serving as on-site support to ensure events run smoothly from start to finish
  
  

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and brings:

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

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in the Bay Area. 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

• Bay Area: $83,000 - $90,000
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and criminal histories consistent with local laws.

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.