Professional Development Specialist
LOCATION: New York, NY
ORGANIZATION: Top-ranked global law firm
COMPENSATION and BENEFITS: Competitive base salary up to $103K base, bonus structure; health & wellness stipend; Medical, Vision & Dental Coverage; Paid Time Off; top of market retirement contribution; rated top law firm to work for, excellent firm culture and perks, plus more!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Partner with the PD Manager on CLE initiatives and training coordination
- Assist with the mid-year and annual attorney review processes
- Monitor and maintain records for firm CLE accreditation and individual Attorney CLE compliance
- Respond to requests regarding CLE compliance status
- Provide support and guidance to attorneys seeking external courses
- Track and update Attorney Admissions
- Assist with approval and expense tracking for attorney conference attendance, bar association and other organization dues
- Track paralegal completion of Litigation Operations training curriculum courses
- Assist with curriculum planning and scheduling
- Attend PF department meetings
- Update the PD Intranet Page with training resources
- Respond to internal and external requests
- Coordinate and schedule staff new hire check-ins
- Assist with new attorney onboarding and departing attorneys
- Assist with organizing Associate Staffing reports
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 2+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or professional services environment
- Experience with viAderant, Bamboo and/or Survey Monkey is a PLUS
- Strong Microsoft Office skills are required
- Excellent communication and attention to detail
- Excellent client service orientation and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
