Professional Development Coordinator

Clark Hill Law; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Professional Development Coordinator to enhance training and evaluation processes. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will manage logistics for firmwide training programs, assist with evaluations, and support diversity initiatives. With a flexible hybrid work model, this position allows for a balanced work-life dynamic. Join a dynamic team that values exceptional service and empowers individuals to thrive in their careers while contributing to a rich diversity of legal and industry experience.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care

401K

Vacation

Sick Time

Parking/Public Transportation Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with room for professional growth.
• Preferred: 1+ year of professional development or training experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics for firmwide training programs and evaluations.
• Assist with CLE preparation and diversity initiatives.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Judgment under Pressure

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS Systems

Performance Management Software

Job description

Position: Professional Development Coordinator

Location: Houston, TX

Job Id: 947

# of Openings: 1

Clark Hill PLC is hiring a Professional Development Coordinator to be located in one of the following offices: Atlanta, GA; Collin County, TX; Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, or Pittsburgh, PA. This candidate will be responsible for:

1. All logistics regarding firmwide training programs, including calendaring and scheduling;
2. Assisting with all attorney and professional staff evaluation processes, along with the mentoring program;
3. Working with the team on all aspects of CLE, including but not limited to, preparing timed agendas, post-program follow-up materials and feedback surveys, and completing audit reports;
4. Assisting with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and programs.

This role requires extensive work with Microsoft Office, HRIS systems, and performance management software.

This team member must have outstanding organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to use good judgment while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment. This is an entry-level position with room for professional growth. Candidates must have an undergraduate degree. At least one year of professional development or training experience is preferred. This role will require on-site attendance during training and then will transition to a flexible hybrid role with three days per week in the office.

The salary range for this position at the time of posting is $50,000 - $60,000 annually, based upon a full-time work schedule. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to employee qualifications, relevant experience, skill sets, training, internal equity, and market data. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, Clark Hill offers employees the ability to participate in health insurance with optional HSA/FSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401K, vacation, sick time, parking/public transportation allowance, and an employee assistance program.

Clark Hill is an AmLaw 200 law firm with 29 offices across the United States, Ireland, and Mexico. With 700+ attorneys, our value proposition is simple. We offer our clients an exceptional team, dedicated to the delivery of outstanding service. We recruit and develop talented individuals and empower them to contribute to our rich diversity of legal and industry experience. We work in agile, collaborative teams, partnering with our clients to help them reach and exceed their business goals.

Clark Hill is committed to an aggressive growth strategy through the hiring of associates, counsel, and members who fit our culture, embrace the goals of our strategic plan, and bring the skills and experience to our firm that are critical to serving the needs of our clients. Successful Clark Hill employees have a track record of solid academic credentials, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Clark Hill is a collaborative environment which provides for both a professional and personally rewarding career.