Professional Development

About Us

Blank Rome is an Am Law 100 firm with 16 offices and more than 750 attorneys who provide comprehensive legal and advocacy services to clients operating in the United States and around the world. Our professionals have built a reputation for their leading knowledge and experience across a spectrum of industries, and are recognized for their commitment to pro bono work in their communities. Since our inception in 1946, Blank Rome's culture has been dedicated to providing top-level service to all of our clients, and has been rooted in the strength of our diversity and inclusion initiatives. Our commitment to our core values and dedication to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, allows the firm to attract and retain the brightest in the industry.

Job Overview

The Professional Development and CLE Coordinator is responsible for coordinating professional development programming and initiatives. This role will also take part in the broader planning and execution of the firmwide training curriculum, New Associate Academy, practice group specific programming, and coaching. The Professional Development and CLE Coordinator will also work with the Professional Development and CLE Manager to support the firm's CLE and attorney compliance and licensure function.

This role is a hybrid working arrangement. Potential candidates must live within commuting distance of one of our offices (Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, New York City, or Washington, DC) to be onsite three days per week. In this role, you will report to the Professional Development and CLE Manager.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and administratively support logistics and correspondence for attorney and business professional training programs.
• Assist in the planning efforts of the firm's experiential programming, including Trial Academy, Trial Accelerator, Negotiation Workshops, etc.
• Coordinate the collection of feedback from associates regarding the effectiveness of firm training programs.
• Edit and upload training and content, and ensure all professional development opportunities are added to the firm's intranet.
• Coordinate legal writing and productivity coaching for associates.
• Work with department leadership to complete the professional development aspects of new hire and departure procedures.
• Research trends and best practices to stay abreast of innovative training programs and efforts.

• Process, submit, and track the status of all invoices.

• Work with the Professional Development and CLE Manager to manage the CLE accreditation of department, practice group, and client programs by communicating CLE requirements to speakers, assessing CLE eligibility, submitting applications for accreditation, maintaining program materials, and completing post-program follow-up as needed.

• Work with department leadership to track CLE compliance and licensure for all attorneys using viDesktop.
• Work with the Professional Development and CLE Manager to maintain accredited provider status in various jurisdictions.
• Work with the Professional Development and CLE Manager to manage individual attorney registrations, attorney bar registrations, bar association renewals, group bar renewals, IOLTA registrations, compliance periods for applicable jurisdictions, and complete the NY activity table.
• Timely issue certificates of attendance to training attendees.
• Maintain CLE-related master documents and department spreadsheets.
• Work with the Professional Development and CLE Manager to apply for and maintain CPE sponsor status.

• Manage the professional development inbox with assistance from the Professional Development and CLE Manager where needed.

• Book rooms, coordinate IT, and facilitate catering services as needed.

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• Work additional hours as needed to fulfill job requirements.

The above essential functions represent the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. The firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion.

Skills/Qualifications

• 2 years minimum of professional development, training, CLE, or learning and development experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in a law firm, legal services, or similarly fast-paced professional services environment preferred.
• Must be a self-starter with meticulous attention to detail, capability to issue-spot, and carry tasks through completion without prompting.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to track, balance, and meet competing deadlines.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to develop a positive rapport (in-person and virtually) with attorneys, administrative professionals, and external providers.
• Strong computer skills, including proficient knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with effective organizational skills.
• Proven problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Unquestioned integrity and professionalism.

General Expectations

• Promote positive work habits, including effective and timely communication, teamwork, and demonstrating respect for colleagues.
• Contribute to providing the highest quality of service to internal and external clients.
• Take appropriate initiative and ownership of job responsibilities while ensuring the assignments/job duties are performed successfully and on time.
• Understand and abide by firm policies and embrace firm values.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work regularly scheduled hours.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, type, and handle light lifting (files, copy paper, etc.) in a professional office environment.
• Comply with safe work practices, including compliance with the firm's COVID-19 policies and safety measures.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $65,000 - $75,000. Actual salaries will depend on a candidate's geographic location, relevant experience, and skillset. The salary range listed is just one component of Blank Rome's total compensation package for employees. Other monetary rewards include annual discretionary bonuses based on performance and profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability.

In addition, Blank Rome provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.

EEO Statement

Blank Rome is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Our core values of respect for the individual, the community, and the law are clearly demonstrated in our ability to recruit and develop a diverse group of exceptionally talented attorneys and professional staff who enable us to best serve our clients and our communities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65, $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19103