Coordinator, Professional Development

Bennett Jones; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Canadian law firm as a Coordinator for Professional Development in Calgary. This role involves coordinating training for students, managing feedback processes, and organizing professional development sessions. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, along with law firm experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years law firm experience preferred.
• Strong work ethic, confidentiality, professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Alberta Student onboarding & training.
• Manage student feedback and review cycles.
• Support planning of Bennett Jones Academy sessions.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Join to apply for the Coordinator, Professional Development role at Bennett Jones .

Ranked a Best Employer in Canada for 24 years, Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms with offices across Canada and in New York. We serve clients since 1922, handling complex legal matters and connecting Canadian businesses globally.

We are recruiting for the Calgary office :

Essential Functions

• Training / Onboarding : Coordinate Alberta Student onboarding & training for Articling students, Summer students, Clerks, and others. Organize the annual Alberta New Associate Training sessions.
• Feedback & Reviews : Manage student feedback and review cycles in Vi, assist the Student Director, and oversee Alberta Associate Review Processes.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) : Support planning and organization of Bennett Jones Academy sessions, research external opportunities, manage memberships, subscriptions, and external registrations.
• Other Functions : Liaise with Law Society of Alberta and other provincial bodies, lead fee payments, track CPD filings, assist with data reports, support Directors, handle accounting tasks, coordinate with other offices, assist with recruitment, and ensure software tool utilization.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years law firm experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and technical skills.
• Strong work ethic, confidentiality, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Apply to : Human Resources at Bennett Jones, Calgary.

Note : Employment is conditional upon a Canadian criminal record check. The position remains open until filled. Bennett Jones encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those requiring accommodations.

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