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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 in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. 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 6,500 employees (including more than 3,500 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

As a member of the Firmwide Paralegal Department, the Firmwide Paralegal Program Specialist will work in close coordination with the Firmwide Associate Director of Paralegal Program and Global Support Lead to support and develop consistent benchmarks and standards across the Firmwide Paralegal Program. In addition, the Specialist will work closely with HR to serve as a primary contact for recruiting, and in conjunction with Paralegal Managers and Directors, creating professional development seminars.

Excellent communication skills with the proven ability to interact effectively with attorneys and staff is critical.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

• Build strategic relationships with HR and the staff recruitment team to advance the Paralegal Program’s recruitment strategies
• Support all aspects of the Firm’s paralegal recruiting efforts
• Organizing and deploying paralegal training and development initiatives
• Scheduling and communicating all aspects of Firmwide engagement and training events
• Organizing curriculum materials to align with career-pathing
• Administering and analyzing surveys and evaluations for training programs
• Partnering with members of Leadership where necessary to manage for the continuous improvement of training programs
• Scheduling and assisting with Firmwide Junior Paralegal and Practice Group specific orientation programming
• Create paralegal utilization and hours reports and trend charts relating to same
• Identify and execute opportunities to optimize paralegal workflows and process improvements, including evaluating new technologies to enhance productivity.

OTHER FUNCTIONS (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary. Delete if not applicable.)

• Any other functions/duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

_Education, Work Experience, Skills

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• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a professional services organization is required.
• Must have excellent judgement, organizational skills, and be highly responsive.
• High level of collaboration and the ability to work independently to drive initiatives forward.
• Excellent communication skills showcasing the proven ability to interact effectively across the organization with an aptitude to present and explain key information to a wide range of audiences.
• Strong decision-making skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and challenges, communicating changes in a clear and positive manner.
• Demonstrates awareness of events and the relevance to their own work in support of team objectives.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a very strong attention to detail and a professional demeanor

_Technologies/Software

_ Core technologies include knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint

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