Research Services Manager

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 22 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.

Are you a collaborative research leader who thrives on delivering high-quality insights and guiding a team to excellence?

• Research Services Leadership – Oversee all aspects of Research Services and library operations for the New York and Boston offices, ensuring strong coverage, rapid response times, and consistently high-quality service, including support for urgent after-hours requests.
• Hands‑On Research Execution – Conduct non‑legal research, including ready reference and in‑depth inquiries across corporate transactional, litigation, intellectual property, and news/media areas.
• Team Management & Development – Manage the New York Research Services team, including recruiting, training, day‑to‑day supervision, and performance feedback to ensure continued growth and excellence.
• Training & Orientation – Deliver Research Services onboarding and coordinate database training for new attorneys and legal staff to build firmwide research proficiency.
• Internal Engagement & Promotion – Actively market Research Services offerings, build strong relationships across practice groups, and increase visibility of team capabilities.

• Masters Library Science (MLS) or equivalent degree required; with 5+ years of law firm library & research experience is preferred (Expertise in corporate, litigation and intellectual property research is preferred)
• Adaptability & Judgment – Ability to shift quickly between priorities, exercise sound judgment, and apply critical thinking in dynamic environments.
• Collaboration & Communication – Strong ability to work with individuals at all levels and build trusted partnerships across the firm.
• Professional Excellence – Detail‑oriented approach with a commitment to accuracy, accountability, and high professional standards.
• Technical & Organizational Skills – Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, time‑management, planning, and communication skills.
• Proactive Mindset – A self‑starter who anticipates needs, solves problems efficiently, and contributes to a high‑performing, collegial environment.

New York City: $140,000 – $172,000. 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.

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