Professional Development Coordinator - Law Firm

Job Description

Job Description

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 + paid OT + discretionary bonus and an excellent benefits package

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 viEval 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 viLMS and 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 at the Firm, including through internal 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
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Excel)
• 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. You thrive when your work is connected to purpose.

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Company Description

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Company Description

At Career Group Companies, the best talent is not hard to come by. We’re proud to partner with our valued candidates and clients to cultivate the perfect career matches for creative, fashion, administrative, and executive professionals at the top companies nationwide.