Job ID: 7329
Updated: Sep 29, 2023
Location: New York, NY, United States
Category: Facilities/Office Services
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 management; restructurings; high-stakes litigation and trials; 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 3,500+ lawyers) operating from 19 offices across the United States, Europe and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.
Essential Job Functions
The Guest Services Coordinator is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and support to clients, guests and all K&E personnel while ensuring the successful daily operations of the Conference Center. In collaboration with the Guest Services Manager and Supervisor, this position will work closely with Guest Services, Office Services, Conference Technology, Hospitality and Flik Catering, and IT Help Desk while overseeing the reception team and coordinating workflow. This position will focus on LRD training and event reservations, trial teams, visiting attorney offices, and invoicing. The Coordinator will also need to successfully resolve Conference Center related scheduling conflicts and handling ad-hoc requests in a timely manner. In collaboration with the Guest Services Manager and Supervisor, they will and maintain standard operating protocols for the Conference Center and Reception. This position requires a high degree of independent judgment and discretion.
Essential Functions: (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)
Other Functions: (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary)
Qualifications & Requirements
How to Apply
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