Professional Development Coordinator – Law Firm
A growing litigation law firm focused on civil rights and public interest law is hiring for a Professional Development Coordinator. This role will work under the Professional Development Manager and with the People Team to contribute to a diverse range of functions, with room to take initiative and play an impactful role in continuing to build a successful firm.
Salary is commensurate with experience: $70k- $75k base + paid OT + discretionary bonus and an excellent benefits package, including fully paid benefits and free lunch
Hybrid: 3 days/week in office (Tuesday – Thursday) in Midtown NYC
Hours: 9am-6pm with hour lunch – flexibility for overtime if needed
Responsibilities include:
- Support the professional development function at the Firm by gathering, organizing, and disseminating information related to the Firm’s employee onboarding and integration and firm-wide training initiatives.
- Work with the Professional Development Manager to implement annual and interim performance review processes and assist with administration.
- Assist with coordinating in house Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs, tracking lawyers’ CLE compliance and bar admissions status, maintaining CLE related records and the Firm’s accredited provider status; manage related administrative tasks
- Coordinate the details of the Firm’s Core Curriculum including working with attorneys to prepare program materials, liaising with office leaders to reserve conference rooms and secure audio/tech for training programs.
- Provide on the ground in-session support and ongoing interaction with industry vendors to support learning initiatives.
- Help to manage internal effectiveness efforts, including through communications, programming, and events.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years’ relevant work experience in project coordination, professional development, education, or Human Resources.
- Professional services or prior Law Firm experience is strongly preferred
- Advanced knowledge in MS Office Suite
- Clear and succinct communication skills
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to take ownership of projects and follow them through to completion.
- Work well under tight deadlines and juggle shifting priorities.
- “No job too small” attitude
- Confidentiality and discretion are highly valued.
- You are enthusiastic and passionate about our commitment to civil rights and public interest law.
Please submit your resume to apply!
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