Professional Development Coordinator

Professional Development Consortium (PDC); New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Milbank is seeking a Professional Development Coordinator in New York, NY, with flexible remote work options. The role supports CLE programming, the Deals@Milbank initiative, and other lawyer training.

Responsibilities include accrediting NY/CA CLE courses, coordinating training logistics, and contributing to internal communications. Ideal candidates have strong Microsoft Office skills, experience with ViLMS, and excellent organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, plus familiarity with the ViLMS tracking system.
• NY and CA CLE experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and written/oral communication to interact with attorneys and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of CLE programming, rotation programs, and Deals@Milbank training.
• Accredit NY and CA CLE courses and maintain course files in viLMS.
• Coordinate training programs: invitations, tracking, materials, rooms, tech needs, and catering.
• Process CLE credit for internal and client programs in the tracking system.
• Contribute to the Professional Development Monthly Update newsletter.
• Plan logistics of the Deals@Milbank drafting workshop (hotels, events, vendors).
• Attend meetings (focus groups), gather feedback, and recommend improvements.

Skills

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

ViLMS

Tools

ViLMS

Job description

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.

Location

New York, NY

United States

Remote/WFH: Flexible

1660 International Dr

Suite 600

McLean, VA 22102

Responsibilities

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer.

We are firmly committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and to the rights of all employees to work in an environment free of sexual harassment and discrimination.

Moreover, discrimination against or harassment of any employee on the basis of the employee’s actual or perceived age, race, color, religion, hair, hair texture, disability, caregiver, marital or partnership status, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), ancestry, national origin and citizenship, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, military or veteran status, creed, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local law, is not acceptable and appropriate disciplinary action may be taken against any employee willfully violating this policy.

This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment.

About the Employer

Milbank is an international law firm with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Kansas, Sao Paulo, London, Frankfurt, Munich, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and Seoul.