Professional Development Coordinator

Job Description

Under the direction of the Chief Professional Development Officer, the Coordinator will be responsible for providing all essential logistical support to the Department Directors and firm’s lawyers. The Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring that the firm’s training programs, projects and initiatives are conducted in a professional manner and that the service delivered is of the highest quality. 

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all in-house training program logistics.
• Coordinate all client CLE program logistics.
• Coordinate all other special events logistics (Fall Orientation, Midlevel Conference, Summer Training, New Partner Orientation, etc.).
• Work closely with PD&T Directors and firm’s lawyers in creation of program materials.
• Coordinate logistics with other Firm departments as required.
• Handle special assignments, projects and requests as needed.
• Become familiar with basic CLE rules and requirements.
• Coordinate PLI webcasts and arrangements with other outside CLE providers.
• Assume additional responsibilities as needed.
• Provide general departmental support to PD&T Chief & Directors.

Required Skills

• BA degree, plus 2+ years of work experience in a similar role, preferably in a law firm or CLE provider setting;
• Complete proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Extremely strong organizational and planning skills, written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills;
• Highly motivated self-starter, strong work ethic, enthusiastic “can do” attitude and eagerness to take ownership of the job responsibilities;
• Extraordinary attention to detail, accuracy, precision and follow-up; and
• Basic understanding of multimedia systems a plus.