Professional Development Coordinator: Growth & Mentoring

davispolk; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York seeks a Professional Development Coordinator to support the Finance and Sponsor Finance groups and other finance-related practice areas. You will help staffing, onboarding, and mentoring, and coordinate training programs for associates and counsel.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, with strong time-management and discreet communication. Office hours with some flexibility are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years of relevant experience requested.
• Strong time-management and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Discretion with confidential information and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with lawyers and staff across practice groups.
• Proactive and collaborative with a client-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide staffing support to Professional Development Managers and Staffing Partners.
• Assist with vacation policy administration and coverage planning.
• Support mentoring and coaching programs for associates.
• Assist with onboarding of new associates and lateral hires.
• Organize materials for practice group review meetings and talent programs.
• Review attendance and time entries; support routine reporting.
• Organize frequent social events and initiatives to boost morale.
• Liaise with associates and counsel to drive workplace improvements.

Skills

Time-management

Detail-oriented

Communication

Discretion

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York seeks a Professional Development Coordinator to support the Finance and Sponsor Finance groups and other finance-related practice areas. You will help staffing, onboarding, and mentoring, and coordinate training programs for associates and counsel.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, with strong time-management and discreet communication. Office hours with some flexibility are expected.