Sr. Professional Development Manager – Training and CLE
Monday through Friday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (overtime as required)
The Coordinator, Professional Development - Training will provide organizational and logistical support for the Training and CLE team and the firm’s global training initiatives. This is a dynamic position requiring the ability to demonstrate professionalism, effective communication skills, and use of good judgment as a valued member of a support team.
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Professional Development – Training and CLE Team Support
- Assist in planning, logistical coordination, and execution of firmwide training initiatives, including coordinating with firm departments and attorneys
- Act as point of contact for training-related questions and requests from business services staff and attorneys
- Maintain files and general record-keeping for the Training and CLE team
- Maintain calendars for in-house trainings
- Provide other administrative, logistical, and organizational support for the Training team
Coordination of Training Programs
- Assist with coordinating the firm’s global training initiatives, both in-house and through external consultants
- Provide support for the firm’s major milestone training programs for 1st, 3rd, and 5th-year associates, including helping develop and improve curriculum and assisting with program logistics
- Work with representatives from all offices and firm practice groups to ensure consistency in terms of quantity and quality of training programs firmwide
- Track attendance at and analyze feedback from firmwide training programs to help develop and improve training initiatives
- Assist with periodic training needs assessments, analyzing input from attorneys at all levels
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and technical skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with lawyers, managers, and staff
- Strong work ethic and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and meet competing deadlines
- Creative and thoughtful self-starter with excellent attention to detail
- Pro-active problem solver
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to work well with internal and external clients
- Customer service oriented; responsive to inquiries; strong independent problem solving skills
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.
- At least one year’s experience with similar responsibilities in a large law firm with multiple CLE jurisdictions.
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $65,000-$90,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter.
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