Operations Assistant, Facilities (Saturday-Wednesday, 7am-3pm)

About the role

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 experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

Responsibilities

• Cook up mail and deliveries: Receive, sort, distribute, process, and track incoming and outgoing mail, packages, certified mail, courier deliveries, FedEx, and UPS shipments accurately and promptly.
• Maintain office readiness: Monitor inventory, replenish supplies, and keep practice floors, conference spaces, pantries, restrooms, and shared areas clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Prepare rooms and workspaces: Set up and break down conference rooms for meetings and events, and prepare functional, organized workstations for visitors, new hires, and office relocations.
• Support facilities operations: Conduct routine office walk-throughs, identify maintenance needs, troubleshoot issues, complete light repairs, and escalate concerns when appropriate.
• Partner with vendors and building teams: Schedule, escort, and oversee onsite vendors while coordinating repairs, maintenance, and deliveries to support quality service and workplace standards.
• Promote a safe workplace: Identify and report hazards, support emergency procedures, and follow applicable building and workplace compliance standards.
• Manage furniture and fixtures: Assemble, disassemble, or relocate office furniture and fixtures based on operational needs.
• Provide document support: Assist with copying, scanning, printing, and document distribution using standard office equipment and systems.
• Maintain accurate records: Update inventory, work order, and office move logs while supporting departmental projects and process improvements.
• Use resources responsibly: Help manage costs by minimizing waste and using supplies and equipment thoughtfully.
• Adapt to evolving priorities: Take on special assignments and adjust responsibilities or work hours as departmental needs change, including occasional overtime.

Requirements

• A high school diploma is required; an associate degree or technical degree is preferred.
• At least three years of experience in a high-volume mailroom, facilities, or operations position, ideally within a professional services organization or law firm.
• Strong time management, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to prioritize multiple requests under tight deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, a professional approach, and the ability to build productive relationships with attorneys, staff, internal teams, and vendors.
• The ability to research solutions, overcome day-to-day obstacles, and identify opportunities to improve operational processes.
• The ability to stand and walk for extended periods, operate a mail cart, move office items, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with copiers, scanners, postage machines, printing and scanning processes, and basic Microsoft Office applications.

Skills

• Hands-on operations professional with a strong focus on creating a seamless, well-organized workplace.

Benefits

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.

Pay

New York City: $44,000 - $67,000

Schedule

Fulltime, Non-exempt, Saturday-Wednesday, 7am-3pm

How to Apply

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