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Job title
Coordinator, Professional Development - Professional Development
Location
New York
Department
Professional Development
Reports to
Professional Development Manager
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm (overtime as required).
Position Summary
The Professional Development Coordinator will provide support to the Restructuring group.
Essentials Duties and Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide support to the Restructuring Professional Development Manager and group.
- Assist with rotator and lateral integration.
- Support rotator/lateral mentoring.
- Aid with partner/rotator interaction.
- Help with rotator training programs and group meetings. Assist with Feedback Program.
- Organize and maintain partner group meetings for the discussion of reviews and provide additional support in connection with the review and talent management processes.
- Track data.
- Manage counsel/associate vacation requests/calendars and assist with coverage process.
- Review lawyer time entries.
- Create weekly hours charts.
- Assist with review of weekly staffing charts.
- Assist with weekly lawyer get-togethers and office hours.
- Assist with organizing social events for the groups.
- Assist with staffing associates and counsel when Professional Development Manager is out.
- Assist with other projects for the Professional Development department as requested.
Qualifications / Position Requirements
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Must have expertise in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other offices and staff.
- Must have excellent leadership skills and be able to inspire confidence among associates and firm leaders.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of personnel and other sensitive matters is critical.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree required.
Compensation
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $70,000 - $80,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter.