Professional Development Coordinator

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is seeking a Professional Development Assistant Coordinator to join their dynamic team. The role involves supporting the training and development of attorneys, coordinating logistics for training programs, and maintaining compliance training databases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the logistics for assigned Corporate and Transactional practice groups trainings, including drafting and updating invites, drafting reminder emails, preparing hard-copy/electronic materials, reserving conference rooms, organizing catering requests, setting up conference rooms, greeting presenters and answering questions
• Draft continuing legal education (CLE) compliance documents, including sign-in sheets, affirmation forms and timed agendas
• Assist with logistics for the Corporate/Transactional department conferences, including planning, program logistics and recordkeeping
• Attend and monitor live training programs and remote training programs
• Maintain and update the firm’s compliance training database by entering CLE credit information for attorneys in a timely manner
• Maintain and update the Professional Development (PD) department calendar, practice group training calendars, attendance trackers and resource centers
• Assist in responding to attorney questions about training and development resources
• Assist with logistics and administrative tasks related to ad hoc projects and events for the PD department
• Serve as general back-up support for the PD department for department administration, programs and events

Skills

• Work independently and collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple workstreams and shift focus quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, problem-solving, client service-oriented mindset, including the ability to work well with a team and effectively interface with attorneys and business professionals at all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat (working with PDFs), Zoom, Teams and other relevant software and platforms
• Bachelor's degree required
• 1+ years of administrative experience in a law firm or a professional services firm a plus
• Experience in training and development, legal personnel, recruitment, human resources or other talent management roles a plus
• Experience with iManage, intranet systems and CE Manager a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages

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