Overview

The Professional Development Coordinator is a key member of the PD team. The position supports Milbank’s cutting-edge associate development initiatives, notably Deals@Milbank, and other learning initiatives for lawyers.

Responsibilities

Reporting to and working closely with the Manager of Professional Development, the primary responsibilities include:

Supporting all aspects of the planning and execution of the firm’s continuing legal education (CLE) programming, transactional rotation program programming, and the firm’s Deals@Milbank training.
Accrediting NY and CA CLE courses, maintaining CLE course files in the firm’s tracking system, viLMS
Coordinating all aspects of transactional rotational and practice group training programs, including drafting invitations, attendance tracking, CLE accreditation, distributing materials, booking conference rooms, and arranging technical needs and catering
Processing CLE credit for internal and client programs in our CLE tracking system
Contributing to the Professional Development Monthly Update (department newsletter)
Planning logistics of the Deals@Milbank drafting workshop, including hotel accommodation and social events, which involves liaising with internal departments and outside vendors
Attending meetings such as associate focus groups; compiling, and analyzing feedback, and recommending improvements as needed
Maintaining accuracy and organization of online program files
Assisting with other major firm training programs i.e. planning summer associate training, New Associate Orientation or Milbank@Harvard, including traveling occasionally to Cambridge, MA to assist with the Milbank@Harvard program.

Compensation: -The anticipated base salary range offered for this role will be between $65,000 - 75,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation. Actual base compensation will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees, and location, well as the needs of the firm.

Qualifications

Strong computer skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Knowledge of ViLMS tracking system a major plus
NY and CA CLE experience strongly preferred
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with attorneys and vendors
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to take initiative and juggle multiple priorities
Utilizes technology, including AI, effectively and responsibly to increase efficiency
Positive, flexible attitude
Flexible and available for overtime as needed

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