Professional Development Coordinator

Pdclegal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pdclegal is looking for a Professional Development Coordinator in New York, NY. This role supports various learning initiatives for associates and is key to executing the firm’s continuing legal education programs. Ideal candidates will possess strong computer skills, experience with NY and CA CLE, and excellent organizational abilities.

The anticipated base salary for this position ranges from $65,000 to $75,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills required, especially in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• NY and CA CLE experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with attorneys and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of the firm's CLE programming.
• Accredit NY and CA CLE courses and maintain course files.
• Coordinate transactional rotational and practice group training programs.

Skills

Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

NY and CA CLE experience

Strong oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to juggle multiple priorities

Flexible for overtime

Tools

ViLMS tracking system

Job description

Milbank New York, New York 10001
United States

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.

Responsibilities

Reporting to and working closely with the Manager of Professional Development, the primary responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Flexible and available for overtime as needed.

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.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact Aimee Totaro (212) 530- 8980.