Legal Staff Marketing in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Marketing in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Professional Development Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- The Professional Development Assistant will collaborate with the Professional Development team to support the implementation of firmwide professional development programs and initiatives, including continuing legal education (CLE) programming and compliance.
- Responsibilities include the accurate and timely administration and maintenance of internal and client training programs into the learning management system and, as needed, state bar databases.
- The role involves overseeing logistics for internal training programs, which includes scheduling conference rooms, tracking RSVPs, and liaising with all offices and support departments regarding training program arrangements and materials.
- The assistant will update and maintain attorneys’ profiles, license information, and CLE records in CE Manager.
- They will maintain and create Professional Development documents, reports, and spreadsheets.
- The role requires uploading and coordinating training recordings to the learning management system, including tracking completion.
- The assistant will communicate with attorneys (verbally and electronically) regarding their CLE requirements/credits and enter external CLE certificates into CE Manager.
- Cross-training with other team members to ensure adequate backup for all areas is necessary.
- Conducting special projects as required is also part of the role.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s degree is preferred for this position.
- Familiarity with CE Manager is a plus.
- The role requires a professional demeanor and discretion.

Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent oral/written communication and listening skills are necessary, along with the ability to communicate across all levels inside and outside the firm.
- Excellent customer service and diplomacy skills are required.
- Strong research skills and keen attention to detail/strict deadlines are important, along with the ability to follow directions.
- Strong time management and organizational skills are essential, with the ability to effectively and efficiently manage and prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Computer Skills:
- Proficiency in strong computer skills is required, including proficiency with the Internet, a learning management platform, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Salary Information:
- The compensation range for this position is $50,000/yr. to $55,000/yr.
- The law firm offers a competitive base salary commensurate with skills and experience.
- The firm provides a discretionary annual bonus program.
- Retirement planning includes discretionary profit sharing and 401(k) matching.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans are offered, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs.
- A competitive time off package includes vacation days, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm-provided training programs are available.
- Employee recognition programs such as Anniversary and Praise Programs celebrate achievements and milestones.
- The firm offers a hybrid work model and family-friendly policies.
- Additional perks include an employee discount program, pre-tax commuter benefits, backup child & elder care, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
- The law firm is an equal opportunity employer that values and encourages diversity. Applications are solicited from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where the applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
- The firm participates in E-verify.
- Applicants who require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the law firm’s recruiting team.