Attorney Development Coordinator

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 43,532 - 47,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

401K

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking an Attorney Development Coordinator for their Chicago office. The role involves supporting various training programs, managing logistics, and ensuring successful implementation of attorney development initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Competitive hourly compensation and the possibility for additional benefits are offered, emphasizing collaboration and innovation within the team.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in law firm attorney development.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Attorney Development in training program delivery.
• Coordinate logistics for training sessions and events.
• Build rapport with associates to adapt programs to their needs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree with a focus on adult learning

Tools

MS Office

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

CoCounsel

Job description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Professional Development Team as an Attorney Development Coordinator in our Chicago office.

We are seeking a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based in Chicago on a hybrid basis, evolving in-office responsibilities at least four days per week and reports to the Director of Attorney Development.

Position Summary

The Attorney Development (AD) Coordinator is a highly motivated individual with excellent attention to detail for coordinating and supporting attorney development programs and initiatives. The AD Coordinator is a member of the Attorney Development team and reports to an Attorney Development Manager. This position is a firmwide role with a focus on the Central region.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports the Director of Attorney Development and the Attorney Development Managers in delivering firmwide, practice specific, and local office training. This includes the following:
• Managing program coordination, including scheduling, registration, materials, and logistics such as conference room facilities, catering, and technology needs
• Serving as a point of contact for internal presenters and outside consultants and vendors
• Providing on-site support for training programs
• Drafting and distributing program invitations, communications, and materials
• Collecting, recording, and maintaining accurate attendance records for virtual and in-person programs
• Sending course evaluations and compiling results
• Participates in AD department, “speed teams” to work on special projects
• Assists with regional associate orientation and integration
• Works collaboratively and proactively with the AD Managers and/or Marketing to coordinate and implement training programs, including large-scale AD Programs, skills-based workshops, and individual training classes
• Supports additional initiatives and programs that promote attorney development
• Assists with procedures for CLE-eligible programs including gaining a working understanding of regional CLE rules
• Builds rapport with associates to understand client needs and preferences
• Evaluates and recommends process improvements to ensure controls and department efficiency and collaborates with the other Professional Development teams
• Provides general back-up support to the entire AD team
• Assists with special projects and collaborates with other firm departments as needed
• Assumes other responsibilities as needed to support the AD team
• Fields inquiries and requests through PD email inbox
• Strategically thinks and plans when executing programs and processes by anticipating needs and risks using effective problem-solving skills, look for process improvement, and implement creative and innovative solutions
• Follow the team’s Operating Principles of Excellence and be a role model to others on the team
• Use sound and thoughtful judgment in all situations – from internal meetings to interactions with others
• Take ownership and be accountable for all aspects of a project or initiative on which you work
• Approach situations from a place of what we can do and be a proactive and thoughtful problem solver
• Maintain professionalism in all situations
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development

Qualifications

• 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
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively and collaboratively to create support for strategies and processes
• Ability to build and maintain cross-departmental relationships and develop an understanding of other departments to identify and engage other teams in collaboration or support
• Enthusiastic team player who motivates and educates other team members
• Able to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and manage deadlines with a self-directed approach to work
• Strong analytical skills and a curious nature
• Uses AI and other technology and innovative tools to complete work efficiently and effectively
• Ability to learn and implement new technology and systems quickly
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and 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
• Strong critical thinking skills to understand how the work of the team fits in broadly with the work of the firm to move goals forward
• Passion for driving change and delivering innovative solutions
• Provides 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
• Flexibility for overtime and firm travel when necessary

Education & 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 attorney development preferred
• Experience with AI tools, including legal industry-focused tools, such as CoCounsel
• Background in Micron CE Manager, BeaconLive, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other similar tools preferred

Technology

• 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)

The Expected Pay Range For This Position Is

$31.60 - $ 34.60 per hour

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.