Professional Development Coordinator

New York, NY

Overview

The Professional Development Coordinator is a key member of the PD team and a valued resource for attorneys at the firm. The position supports Firm’s cutting-edge associate development initiatives, as well as individual attorneys’ continuing education compliance and goals.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Manager of Professional Development, the primary responsibilities include:
• Coordinate training programs for NY and other domestic offices, which includes: communicating with attorney presenters & outside consultants and coordinating conference rooms, catering, videoconferencing and other technical needs
• Collaborate with PD team to plan new associate orientation and other multi-day programs, held in New York for attorneys from multiple Firm offices
• Plan social events held in connection with new associate orientation and other programs
• Advise attorneys about their CLE compliance, research off-site CLE opportunities as requested by attorneys, assist attorneys with applications for time extensions
• Coordinate program evaluations, assist at associate focus groups, compile and analyze feedback, and recommend improvements as needed
• Support PD Team with implementing coaching and mentoring programs
• Maintain CLE database, records and reports to ensure the firm and its attorneys comply with CLE rules and regulations
• Manage relationships with external CLE vendors, coordinate webcasts and external program enrollment, and promote relevant programs
• Other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• A 4-year college degree strongly preferred
• 1 – 2 years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Prior law firm experience encouraged
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required. Knowledge of CE Manager CLE tracking system preferred
• NY CLE experience preferred
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively interact with attorneys
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and juggle multiple priorities
• Positive, flexible attitude; team player
• Flexible and available for overtime as needed