Director of Professional Development

Role Description

We are seeking a Director of Professional Development to join Tressler LLP in our Chicago, Illinois office. As Director of Professional Development, you will be responsible for firmwide attorney/staff training and professional development initiatives, the administration of the firm's continuing legal education (CLE) programming, attorney onboarding, and compliance nationwide.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for firm attorneys regarding CLE compliance and accreditation. Responsibilities within this role are not limited to CLE and may include activities related to administration of CE credit.

Essential job duties include:

• Design and implement training programs for over 100 lawyers across 10 offices, including staff and paralegals.
• Develop curricula and assess training materials to support professional growth for attorneys and staff.
• Manage CLE (Continuing Legal Education) Program, including planning, logistics, and accreditation while staying current on CLE and CE regulatory requirements, rules, and procedures.
• Coordinate with the ABA MCLE Accreditation team and prepare CLE applications for internal and external client-facing programs.
• Maintain CLE provider status in Illinois, New York, and California, including maintaining records for year-end reporting.
• Create internal guidelines for how we manage CLE activity and respond to attorney and staff CLE related questions.
• Oversee attorney onboarding and integration to ensure a smooth transition into the firm.
• Track professional organization membership and evaluate requests from attorneys to join professional associations.
• Evaluate and beta test new technologies for legal research and practice management improvements.
• Review and manage donation requests to charities and non-profit organizations submitted by attorneys and other firm employees.

Qualifications:

• Law degree preferred with a minimum of 5 years' experience in professional development training in a law firm setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to interact in a professional manner with attorneys, staff members, and clients at all levels.
• Exceptional judgment, flexibility, and professionalism. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage people, solve problems, and exercise sound judgment with professionalism and flexibility.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, set strategic goals, and deliver results efficiently.
• Knowledge of U.S. CLE/CE rules and requirements, and proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Featured Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Gym Membership at Willis Tower
• Flexible schedule

Interview Process Timeline

Application

Our team will review your application. Please submit your resume and cover letter using Easy Apply above.

Screening Call

Our HR Director will reach out to you to schedule a preliminary 30-minute phone screening.

In-Person or Virtual Interview

Here you'll meet the hiring team who will evaluate your skillset and assess if you are a good culture fit for the firm.

Offer

Congratulations If the hiring team thinks you're a good match, we will extend an offer to join the firm.

About Life at Tressler

We are a full-service, modern law firm located in ten cities across the country. We are known for our people-centric approach to business, which includes collaborative teaming, professional development opportunities, flexible schedules and a positive work environment. We have been successful for more than 39 years because of our wonderful team.

Tressler has been named to the prestigious U.S. News and Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" lists for the past five years and we are "Client Recommended" by A.M. Best. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work in the U.S.A., a ranking based on our employee happiness scores and positive reviews of our management team.

Salary Commensurate with experience $118,000 to $150,000.