Operations Coordinator

About Kirkland & Ellis 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.

What You’ll Do As an Operations Coordinator , you’ll play a key role in supporting day-to-day Facilities Services within the Operations Department in our Austin office. This hands-on role blends technical know-how with service excellence, requiring strong communication, organization, and collaboration to ensure the workplace is well-maintained, welcoming, and ready for business.

You’ll partner closely with internal teams, vendors, and building management to manage maintenance, office setups, events, security, and emergency preparedness—making a direct impact on the employee experience.

• Facilities Maintenance & Operations: Complete in-house maintenance tasks when possible and coordinate repairs, troubleshooting, and general upkeep with vendors and building engineers.
• Work Order & Vendor Management: Submit, track, and follow up on maintenance requests through the building system and provide monthly reporting and metrics to the Operations Manager.
• Office & Space Coordination: Support new hire setups, internal moves, departures, furniture relocation, wall art installation, and office reconfigurations.
• Event & Meeting Support: Coordinate event setups and logistics, partnering with Technology, Catering, Guest Services, and other teams on layouts, supplies, signage, and room configurations.
• Office Security Administration: Issue and manage employee badges using the CCURE system, deactivate access for departures, and oversee physical keys with accurate logs.
• Space Management & Planning: Assist with updating floor plans and office assignments using Microsoft Visio.
• Supplies & Inventory Management: Maintain supply rooms, order and track tools and materials, and provide regular inventory reports.
• Emergency Preparedness: Maintain evacuation floor plans and coordinate emergency planning with building management and floor wardens.
• Team Support: Take on additional duties as needed to support the Facilities and Operations team.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: High school diploma required; a college degree or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Experience: 2–5 years of experience in a facilities-related role within a professional office environment.
• Facilities Knowledge: Working understanding of building systems and maintenance, including Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to lead by example while working alongside the facilities team.
• Organization & Problem-Solving: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze issues, and deliver practical solutions.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Planner, Event Management Systems (EMS or similar), space management software (such as Centerstone or PlanOn), and ticketing systems like ServiceNow.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds, and comfort using basic hand and power tools.

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