Senior Discovery Project Management Coordinator
Apply NowCompany: Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.
As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With over 6,500 employees (including approximately 4,000 lawyers) operating from 21 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.
Essential Job Functions
Project Intake, Resource Allocation & Process Optimization
Working in partnership with leadership, the Senior Coordinator will support the design and implementation of process optimization focused on the delivery of white-glove, personalized services to case teams and clients, powered by best-in-class process and technology.
Initiatives will focus on efforts to streamline, centralize, and report key client project requests and requirements to support the ultimate goal of ensuring resources are effectively aligned, offering the best mix of talent and availability for the project.
Additionally, process-focused initiatives will aid the enhancement of team and operational efficiencies including identification of opportunities employ automation.
Data Capture, Analysis & Reporting
Critical to process optimization initiatives will be supporting of intake processes. The Senior Coordinator will work closely with LPT, Trial Technology, and Presentation Design leadership to support necessary operational quality control and enhancement needs including the review of requests from case teams and other sources (e.g., finance systems and project plans) to ensure centralized and coherent goal realization for the department.
Administrative Support
The Senior Coordinator will work closely with leadership to execute, streamline, and modernize administrative tasks critical to the success of the teams. This includes maintaining the repositories of templates, SOPs, training curriculum, scripts and playbook items across various data repositories to ensure the team has easy access to best practices at all times.
The Senior Coordinator will also support key communications and events with the teams. This includes coordinating weekly and monthly meetings, maintaining individual meeting calendars with leadership, coordinating time off requests, coverage efforts, time approvals, and assisting with preparing for in-person gatherings.
Finally, the Senior Coordinator will be an instrumental part in ensuring Recruitment and Onboarding efforts offer a seamless experience for new team members. From preparing onboarding documentation to coordinating various training sessions and live demonstrations.
Compensation
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in each of the below locations. 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:
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Closing Statement
The www.kirkland.com job postings and recruiting mailbox are for candidates only. If you are a recruiter, search firm or employment agency, and do not have a signed contract with Kirkland & Ellis LLP ("K&E") and have not been asked specifically to submit candidates, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if K&E hires the candidate. Direct contact with K&E employees in an attempt to present candidates is inappropriate and will be a factor in determining any future professional relationship with the Firm. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JN1
At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.
As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With over 6,500 employees (including approximately 4,000 lawyers) operating from 21 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.
Essential Job Functions
Project Intake, Resource Allocation & Process Optimization
Working in partnership with leadership, the Senior Coordinator will support the design and implementation of process optimization focused on the delivery of white-glove, personalized services to case teams and clients, powered by best-in-class process and technology.
Initiatives will focus on efforts to streamline, centralize, and report key client project requests and requirements to support the ultimate goal of ensuring resources are effectively aligned, offering the best mix of talent and availability for the project.
Additionally, process-focused initiatives will aid the enhancement of team and operational efficiencies including identification of opportunities employ automation.
Data Capture, Analysis & Reporting
Critical to process optimization initiatives will be supporting of intake processes. The Senior Coordinator will work closely with LPT, Trial Technology, and Presentation Design leadership to support necessary operational quality control and enhancement needs including the review of requests from case teams and other sources (e.g., finance systems and project plans) to ensure centralized and coherent goal realization for the department.
Administrative Support
The Senior Coordinator will work closely with leadership to execute, streamline, and modernize administrative tasks critical to the success of the teams. This includes maintaining the repositories of templates, SOPs, training curriculum, scripts and playbook items across various data repositories to ensure the team has easy access to best practices at all times.
The Senior Coordinator will also support key communications and events with the teams. This includes coordinating weekly and monthly meetings, maintaining individual meeting calendars with leadership, coordinating time off requests, coverage efforts, time approvals, and assisting with preparing for in-person gatherings.
Finally, the Senior Coordinator will be an instrumental part in ensuring Recruitment and Onboarding efforts offer a seamless experience for new team members. From preparing onboarding documentation to coordinating various training sessions and live demonstrations.
Compensation
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in each of the below locations. 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:
- Chicago: $110,000 - $125,000
- New York: $110,000 - $130,000
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Closing Statement
The www.kirkland.com job postings and recruiting mailbox are for candidates only. If you are a recruiter, search firm or employment agency, and do not have a signed contract with Kirkland & Ellis LLP ("K&E") and have not been asked specifically to submit candidates, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if K&E hires the candidate. Direct contact with K&E employees in an attempt to present candidates is inappropriate and will be a factor in determining any future professional relationship with the Firm. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JN1