Carlos Via

About Carlos Via

Results-driven HR professional with a strong people operations, client relations, and team management background. Proven ability to cultivate and nurture client relationships while effectively leading and supporting teams. Skilled in conducting comprehensive onboarding and orientation sessions, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and delivering exceptional support to team members.

Experience

1. Legal Talent Acquisition Coordinator

   Kirkland & Ellis

   May 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Led full-cycle campus recruitment efforts for top-tier law schools, managing on-campus interviews (OCIs), callback interviews, and offer processes for summer associate hiring- Built and maintained strong relationships with law school career services, student organizations, and faculty to enhance firm visibility and attract top legal talent- Collaborated cross-functionally with partners, practice group leaders, and firm leadership to align hiring needs with recruitment strategies- Played a key role in planning and executing the firm’s summer associate program, including onboarding, programming, evaluations, and social events- Served as a primary point of contact and mentor for summer associates, ensuring a positive internship experience that resulted in high return-offer rates.

Education

• Saint Mary's College of California

  Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

  2010 — 2014

• California State University - East Bay

  Social Media Marketing Certificate , Marketing

  2018 — 2019

Skills

• Team Building
• Microsoft Office
• Client Rapport
• Problem Solving
• Bilingualism
• Apple Pages
• Microsoft Excel
• Twitter
• Microsoft Word
• Generating Revenue
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Marketing Event Planning
• Social Media
• Teamwork
• Cpr Certified
• Workshop Facilitation
• Phone Etiquette
• Event Planning
• Appointment Scheduling
• Time Management
• Lead Generation
• Instagram
• Community Outreach
• Research
• Customer Service