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 an 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.

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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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Please submit your resume to apply!