Litigation Support

- The Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP is seeking a Records Compliance Manager who will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with the Firm’s records management policy, including its electronically stored information (“ESI”) (e.g., coordinating litigation holds and e-discovery efforts). This individual is also responsible for analyzing the Firm’s current records systems and processes and is expected to make recommendations on effective compliance measurement and reporting for all provisions of the Firm’s records management policy. The individual in this position works closely with Records Management and Information Technology personnel to develop and deliver records management policy compliance programs that are practical and cost-effective.

This position requires a self-motivated, creative and detail-oriented decision-maker with strong knowledge of legal and/or internal auditing process in addition to excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and project management skills. This individual is expected to independently produce and maintain records management procedures, effective compliance procedures, high quality and accurate compliance documentation and presentation materials for all levels of legal and administrative personnel. The individual must also demonstrate the ability to work in close collaboration with others, and to explain complex or technical topics to those who have no prior knowledge of records management or technologies utilized for the management of records. Demonstrated excellence in developing and delivering oral and written communication in a variety of formats and styles is required.

Candidates with an educational background from a wide variety of disciplines including legal, compliance, information management, records management, or information technology will be considered. Experience in risk management, loss prevention, e-discovery, internal compliance audits, or records management is required. Law firm experience (whether as a practitioner, senior legal assistant or records manager) and proficiency in Interwoven WorkSite 8.2 and LegalKEY is a plus. Proficiency in MS Office applications is required and working knowledge of MS Project and Visio is preferred. Aptitude and interest in information technology is a must.

Please visit our website for more details and instructions on how to apply: www.kirkland.com.

- The Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP is seeking a Records Compliance Manager who will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with the Firm’s records management policy, including its electronically stored information (“ESI”) (e.g., coordinating litigation holds and e-discovery efforts). This individual is also responsible for analyzing the Firm’s current records systems and processes and is expected to make recommendations on effective compliance measurement and reporting for all provisions of the Firm’s records management policy. The individual in this position works closely with Records Management and Information Technology personnel to develop and deliver records management policy compliance programs that are practical and cost-effective.

This position requires a self-motivated, creative and detail-oriented decision-maker with strong knowledge of legal and/or internal auditing process in addition to excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and project management skills. This individual is expected to independently produce and maintain records management procedures, effective compliance procedures, high quality and accurate compliance documentation and presentation materials for all levels of legal and administrative personnel. The individual must also demonstrate the ability to work in close collaboration with others, and to explain complex or technical topics to those who have no prior knowledge of records management or technologies utilized for the management of records. Demonstrated excellence in developing and delivering oral and written communication in a variety of formats and styles is required.

Candidates with an educational background from a wide variety of disciplines including legal, compliance, information management, records management, or information technology will be considered. Experience in risk management, loss prevention, e-discovery, internal compliance audits, or records management is required. Law firm experience (whether as a practitioner, senior legal assistant or records manager) and proficiency in Interwoven WorkSite 8.2 and LegalKEY is a plus. Proficiency in MS Office applications is required and working knowledge of MS Project and Visio is preferred. Aptitude and interest in information technology is a must.

Please visit our website for more details and instructions on how to apply: www.kirkland.com.