Job Title: Professional Development Coordinator
Job Responsibilities:
- Work with the Professional Development (PD) Manager to coordinate the law firm's biannual evaluation and feedback processes, as well as partnership elevation processes.
- Manage forms, deadlines, scheduling, tracking, and internal communications.
- Liaise with group leaders and managers to ensure timely and accurate submission of evaluations.
- Plan and coordinate in-person meetings that coincide with biannual evaluation processes and partnership elevation processes, including independently handling hotel, restaurant, and catering bookings and logistics.
- Independently track and maintain integration and development milestones for legal staff.
- Monitor onboarding check-ins, development conversations, and promotion readiness.
- Maintain accurate records of practice group assignments, group leader and mentor assignments, and role changes.
- Oversee and maintain resources related to PD initiatives, including internal pages, development roadmaps, and orientation tools.
- Coordinate mentoring assignments and support mentoring program administration.
- Monitor participation and make recommendations to improve the experience.
- Assist with the preparation of high-quality communications related to promotions, mentoring, evaluations, and onboarding.
- Draft announcements and updates regarding evaluation cycles, PD policies, and career development initiatives.
- Collaborate with business services teams to support firm-wide professional development programs and events.
- Help compile data and reports related to performance trends, utilization, and staffing patterns.
- Support the planning and logistics for PD-related programs, such as retreats, training sessions, or milestone check-ins.
- Occasionally assist with Continuing Legal Education (CLE) coordination for cross-functional or client-facing PD initiatives.
Education and Experience Information:
- A is required.
- Minimum of five years of experience in administering training or professional development programs, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment, is required.
- Experience with MS Office suite is required.
- Demonstrated ability to provide quality client service to internal and external contacts regarding routine and complex matters, and to develop and maintain effective business relationships with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Requires tact, patience, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, and to make presentations to small and large groups in an effective manner.
- Demonstrated ability to independently obtain, track, and maintain a high level of detailed information accurately and completely.
- Demonstrated ability to independently organize and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic and complex environment, meeting deadlines and successfully managing the daily workload.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a cooperative manner to accomplish work and participate in team efforts.
- Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.
- This is a hybrid role requiring the ability to work in the office a minimum of 1 day per week or more as requested.
Salary Information:
- The salary range for this position varies by geographic market. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location.
- In Chicago, the estimated starting pay is per hour (based on a workweek).
- In Minneapolis, the estimated starting pay is per hour (based on a workweek).
- In New York, the estimated starting pay is per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek).
- In San Diego, the estimated starting pay is per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek).
- In Silicon Valley, the estimated starting pay is per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek).
- In Washington, ., the estimated starting pay is per hour (based on a workweek).
Benefits and Culture:
- Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities along with a rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
- Award-winning retirement and profit-sharing plans with employer contribution.
- A family-friendly atmosphere with backup child care, as well as health and wellness initiatives.
- A positive culture awarded an Outstanding Workplace designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on high levels of employee engagement.
Commitment to Diversity:
- As a law firm that serves the world’s greatest visionaries, we know that creativity and innovation are the result of seeing the world from multiple different perspectives. Having a diverse team enhances the quality of legal services we provide to our clients, sustains our standing as a premier intellectual property law firm, and strengthens the fabric of our firm.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
- This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
