Programs & Training Coordinator

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team

The Programs & Training Coordinator supports the facilitation of all attorney integration and retention initiatives including retreats, academies, new associate orientation, mentoring, and other Firm culture and morale programs. Reporting to the Senior Program & Training Manager, the Programs & Training Coordinator will work closely with the Programs & Training Manger to coordinate innovative programs and initiatives to help increase attorney engagement, foster community, and drive the Firm's development and retention strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with the Training & Programs Manager to implement academy curriculums for legal, professional, and business skills training and enrichment programming to support attorney development.

• Work collaboratively with the Training & Programs Manager to develop and improve Troutman Pepper Locke's YOUniversity, the Firm's training, and development ecosystem.

• Seek and compile feedback on all programs through electronic surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one settings to evaluate regularly revise, amend, and improve program content.

• Support the Professional Development and Practice Management teams with maintaining up to date attorney benchmarking initiatives.

• Monitor external trends and best practices in connection with attorney career paths, staffing, mentoring, feedback, training, and compensation.

• Assist the Legal Talent Department in identifying and implementing additional processes and process improvements to meet business goals.

• Work with Recruiting and other internal administrative departments to facilitate successful attorney onboarding and integration, including conducting department orientation and training for new hires and building robust onboarding schedules.

• Serve as a resource to attorneys throughout their onboarding and integration period, liaising with various departments and individuals throughout the firm to answer questions and provide support.

• Collaborate with finance and HR teams to manage reporting needs, attorney status changes, and related compliance matters.

• Assist with other Professional Development initiatives as needed.

• Maintain key department documents, including policies, rosters, intranet pages, presentations, and reports.

• Engage in research on market data and other various subjects and routinely prepare reports in various formats (Word, PPT, Excel) to document results.

• Collaborate with Recruiting, Inclusion, and HR on initiatives that foster a diverse and inclusive culture and promote overall engagement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to provide quality service while exercising sound independent judgment, tact, and discretion.

• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and a positive attitude.

• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and projects seamlessly with excellent attention to detail, even when under pressure.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Strong working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office suite.

• Excellent grammar, punctuation and proofreading skills and the ability to prepare clear, accurate reports and correspondence.

• Positive team player, with the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple assignments, and work responsibly under pressure.

• Creative, energetic, and enthusiastic.

• Willingness to learn and become familiar with new tools and technologies.

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree: or any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional development or related experience in a law firm or other professional services setting.

• Previous experience in a law firm or professional environment preferred.

The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19. 

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job.  The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Equal Employment Opportunity
Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, education, training, and/or experience.

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