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Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a Professional Development Coordinator to join the Professional Development Department. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary:

The Professional Development (PD) Coordinator is a highly motivated individual with excellent attention to detail to coordinate professional development initiatives, ensuring they are done in a professional manner and that service delivered is of the highest quality. The PD Coordinator is a member of the Professional Development team and reports to a Professional Development Manager. This position can be based in the New York City, Westchester, or Long Island office with a hybrid of remote and in-office work for training programs and other programs as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The PD Coordinator’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the PD Director/Managers in delivering firmwide, practice-specific and local office training, including large-scale programs, skills-based workshops, and individual training classes. This includes the following:

• • Managing program logistics, including scheduling, registration, and materials, and on-site logistics, including conference room facilities, catering, and technology
  • Serving as a point of contact for internal presenters and outside consultants and vendors
  • Ensuring compliance with CLE procedures for CLE-eligible programs
  • Providing on-site support for training programs
  • Drafting and distributing program invitations, communications, and materials
  • Reviewing and extracting attendance reports and recording attendance
  • Sending course evaluations and compiling results

• Participate in PD department “speed teams” that work on special projects
• Work collaboratively with the PD Managers to coordinate and implement training programs, including large-scale PD programs and skills-based workshops
• Assist with procedures for CLE-eligible programs including gaining a working understanding of regional CLE rules
• Evaluate and recommend process improvements for department efficiency
• Assist with regional associate orientation and integration
• Build rapport with associates
• Support additional initiatives, programs, and communications that promote attorney development
• Provide general back-up support to the PD team (Director, Managers and Coordinators)
• Assist with special projects and collaborate with other firm departments as needed
• Assume other responsibilities as needed to support the Professional Development team

Skills & Competencies:

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills, time management skills, written and oral communication skills (including active listening and ability to convey information clearly) and interpersonal skills
• Extraordinary attention to detail, accuracy, precision, and follow-up
• Able to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and manage deadlines
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to learn and implement new technology and systems quickly
• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, adapt to a fast-paced, high pressure environment to achieve business goals and objectives
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team
• Provide outstanding client service and is proactive in helping others
• Strong commitment to teamwork and thrives working with others on a collaborative team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, use discretion and exercise sound judgment

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus on adult learning or equivalent professional development experience, preferably with a law firm or other fast-paced professional services organization preferred
• 1-3 years of relevant experience; law firm professional development preferred
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly; proven competency in software applications and technical skills, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Background in Adobe, SurveyMonkey, Saba, Micron CE Manager, Zoom, and GoToWebinar (or other similar tools) preferred
• Flexibility for overtime and firm travel when necessary

Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

In support of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, GT participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program. The program, which is administered by The Diversity Lab, seeks to increase diversity representation in the legal profession and within law firm leadership roles. In 2019, GT achieved Mansfield 3.0 Certification, and in 2020, we achieved an even higher standard: Mansfield 4.0 Certification Plus. GT is currently participating in the Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Program. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving that goal and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements.