Legal Training & Development Coordinator

About Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is a preeminent, full-service law firm with offices around the world and a staff as diverse as the practice areas we support. Our clients range from Fortune 100 companies to medium and small corporations, financial institutions, and private equity firms.  Known for our commitment to excellence, Kirkland strives to provide superior service to our clients as well as our fellow employees. From Information Technology to Human Resources, Paralegal Services to Business Development, Kirkland offers non-attorney professionals challenging careers in a variety of functional areas. Whether starting or growing your career, Kirkland can offer a performance-driven culture filled with bright and innovative teams of co-workers.

Essential Job Functions

The Washington, DC office is seeking a Legal Training & Development Coordinator to support the Firmwide Legal Recruiting and Development (LRD) Department as well as the local attorney professional development department.  The Coordinator will be responsible for the organization and implementation of attorney training and development programs, as assigned. 

This position requires a high level of collaboration with attorneys and staff, the ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized; possess excellent proofing and communication (oral and written) skills; the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment; attention to detail; and a professional demeanor.  Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships among lawyers and staff to achieve results. 

The Legal Training & Development Coordinator is a highly visible role within the Firm and is responsible for a broad set of activities, including the following:

Essential Job Functions - Legal Training

• Organize all attorney training initiatives, including trainings for New Associate Orientation
• Organize trainings for Summer Associate Program
• Schedule and communicate all aspects of training programs
• Disseminate presentation materials and other documentation required for CLE credit
• Administer surveys and evaluations for training programs
• Validate attendance and prepare attendance reports for training programs
• Apply for CLE credit in Virginia for all relevant training programs
• Serve as point of contact for all training programs
• Monitor and update training and CLE records for all Washington, DC attorneys
• Monitor and oversee CLE compliance for all members of the Virginia Bar Firmwide
• Partner with Firmwide Training and CLE teams to ensure compliance with training and CLE processes and procedures, including as set forth in Firm’s Training Manual

Essential Job Functions - Attorney Development

• Focus on initiatives and programs related to the development, morale and retention of attorneys  
• Coordinate associate and partner mentor programs and track mentor meetings
• Coordinate integration activities for lateral hires
• Support annual Associate Review, compensation and bonus processes; and maintain current status update through all stages of processes
• Assist Risk Management team with annual DC Bar license renewal process
• Update Attorney Development SharePoint sites, as necessary
• Update bi-weekly list of training programs and attorney engagement events for office leaders

Activities designated to the Legal Training & Development Coordinator will continue to evolve and shift, as needed, based on the needs of LRD Strategy or in support of LRD leadership. 

Additional Role Functions:

The Legal Training & Development Coordinator will also need to demonstrate skills and other intangibles to be successful.  Examples below are not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed, as necessary:

• Prepare and distribute department documents and materials
• Provide meeting support, including scheduling meetings
• Update and maintain department calendars
• Enter accurate and timely department data into various databases
• Maintain files
• Prepare check requests
• Provide event support
• Actively participate in team and Firm meetings
• Provide status of all responsibilities and tasks, as needed
• Escalate risks and issues appropriately and when necessary
• Build and foster working relationships with colleagues and business partners across the Firm
• Provide excellent customer service
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 2 years of experience working in law firm training and CLE is preferred
  Technologies/Software
• Proficiency required for Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience with LMS or CLE tracking platforms (CE Manager) preferred
  WORK ENVIRONMENT
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

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