Hybrid NYC Professional Development Coordinator - Mentorship

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York seeks a Coordinator for Professional Development to support the Finance and Sponsor Finance groups and other practice areas. This hybrid, full-time role focuses on coordinating staffing, vacation coverage, mentoring and onboarding of new associates and lateral hires.

You will organize practice group meetings, track attendance and time entries, plan training sessions and social events, and collaborate with associates and counsel to enhance morale, training

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide staffing support and coordination for Professional Development Managers and Staffing Partners.
• Assist with vacation policy administration and coverage planning.
• Support mentoring, onboarding, and integration of new associates and lateral hires.
• Organize meetings, maintain materials, and support talent management processes.
• Track attendance, missing time entries, and assist with social events.

Skills

Time management

Detail orientation

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2+ years experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York seeks a Coordinator for Professional Development to support the Finance and Sponsor Finance groups and other practice areas. This hybrid, full-time role focuses on coordinating staffing, vacation coverage, mentoring and onboarding of new associates and lateral hires.

You will organize practice group meetings, track attendance and time entries, plan training sessions and social events, and collaborate with associates and counsel to enhance morale, training